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Sorry to pick on you here: but why is being a felon considered a negative, as opposed to being convicted of something that isn't a felony? Does the IRS tax you
by trentmb 13y ago
Sorry to pick on you here: but why is being a felon considered a negative, as opposed to being convicted of something that isn't a felony?
Does the IRS tax your business differently if you employ a felon?
I mean, I get it: someone did something shitty at one point and got caught and convicted. In an absolute sense they're 'less reliable' than someone that hasn't been convicted.
I only ask because I've worked some blue jobs with ex-cons and felons (some of which were exceptionally bright) who were stuck where they were because of some dumb choice they made 10, 15, 20 years ago.
- icelancer 13y ago> Does the IRS tax your business differently if you employ a felon? Actually, yes. The IRS often gives you breaks if you employ ex-convicts. http://smallbusiness.chron.com/tax-breaks-employers-hire-felons-14421.html http://smallbusiness.chron.com/tax-breaks-employers-hire-fel... I have done this before and applied for the tax credit. The employee passed all his screens wonderfully and his ex-conviction history did not faze me at all.
- pekk 13y agoI have no problem with felons, but they aren't exactly a protected class for employment purposes.