New Hire Tax Credits Approximately 15% of new hires qualify for federal and state tax credits. Surprisingly, most of these credits go unclaimed due to the complexity of complying with and applying for the credits. Teaming with CRI can help you recover credits ranging in value from $ 1,500.00 to $ 8,500.00 per eligible employee, depending on the type of credit. There are hundreds of other incentives and credits available at the state and local levels including state enterprise zones, jobs and training incentives, and capital investment credits. Click on the menu items for more information on these credits.