California AB1698 offers a tax credit for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees for expenses related to food handler cards.

California AB1698 introduces a tax credit for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. This credit applies to expenses incurred for employees obtaining food handler cards, up to $250 per taxpayer per taxable year. The credit is available for taxable years starting from January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029. The Franchise Tax Board can create necessary regulations to implement this credit. The credit expires on December 1, 2030.

California AB1698 offers a tax credit for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees for expenses related to food handler cards.

California AB1698 introduces a tax credit for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. This credit applies to expenses incurred for employees obtaining food handler cards, up to $250 per taxpayer per taxable year. The credit is available for taxable years starting from January 1, 2026, through January 1, 2029. The Franchise Tax Board can create necessary regulations to implement this credit. The credit expires on December 1, 2030.