Overview

The Telework!VA program provides information and online resources for Virginia businesses to establish or expand telework programs for their employees. The program was established by the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

DRPT partners with other like-minded organizations in administering Telework!VA, such as RideFinders in the Richmond area, and TRAFFIX in the Hampton Roads region.

The following applies only to the Telework Tax Credit administered by the Department of Taxation

Expenses that are eligible for the tax credit are as follows:

• Laptops for teleworkers
• Computer peripherals for teleworkers (such as printers, all-in-one printer/scanner/fax machines, web cams, and more)
• Broadband Internet access for teleworkers
• Other telecommunications equipment and charges for teleworkers
• Centralized remote connectivity infrastructure (such as computers/server equipment)
• Telecommunications/VOIP Solutions
• Telework center fees
• Consultant Services (Information Technology assistance; installation of software and hardware; teleworker support; and real estate consolidation assistance)

Assistance			Reimbursement Cap
Equipment; Telework Center fees; telecommunications; etc.			up to $1,200 per teleworker
Technical / Consultant Assistance for Telework Assessment			up to $20,000 per business
MAXIMUM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 PER BUSINESS

Program Criteria

Participation in the Telework Tax Credit program must result in a formal company telework program that provides the opportunity for qualified employees to telework from home or a telework center.   Only expenses for new teleworkers begining on or after July 1, 2012 are eligible.

Teleworkers must telework a minimum of 4 days per month, or an average of 1 days per week. This must result in the reduction of 8 round trips per employee per month during normal business or commuting hours (approximately 7 a.m.-6 p.m.) from their home to the primary office location. Employees may telework from home or a telework center.

If the employer opts to utilize a telework center, they should reserve one workstation or office a minimum of four (4) days per month. Travel to the telework center cannot be a longer commute for any teleworking employee than travel from their home to the primary office location.