5.6.2020 Infomration about Montgomery County Telework Tax Credit

Businesses in Montgomery County may take a credit against County taxes for computers purchased for their employees who telework.The County pays up to 50 percent of the cost of each personal computer purchased, up to an annual total credit of $2,000.  Employees must certify that computers are used for business purposes and that the employees using the computer work from home at least 78 days per year – or 1.5 days a week.

Telework may reduce office space and parking needs – improving business bottom line

• Helps businesses maintain continuity of operations during emergencies, such as weather-related events
• Helps employers recruit and retain the best employees
• Boosts job satisfaction, reduces stress, increases productivity, helps work/life balance
• Decreases traffic congestion, energy consumption, and air pollution
• Enhances employer reputation as “good corporate citizen”

For more information click here . The Telework Tax Credit Application form is here .