Crash Course in L&D Tax Breaks
How to recoup L&D Investments by
Leveraging IRC Section 127 During Tax Season
Webcast Description
Original Date of Recording: March 21, 2025
Did you know that your organization could be saving thousands of dollars while upskilling employees? Many companies miss out on valuable tax benefits simply because they’re unaware of them. This crash course is designed to give L&D and HR leaders a clear roadmap to leveraging IRC Section 127, a powerful tax code provision that allows businesses to provide up to $5,250 per employee per year in tax-free educational benefits.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Fundamentals of IRC Section 127 – What qualifies, who benefits, and how it works
- The Financial Impact – How much your company could save on taxes and recoup in L&D investments
- Legislative Changes & Future Expansions – What’s changing in 2025+ and how to prepare
- How to Implement an Educational Assistance Program (EAP) – Step-by-step compliance and documentation best practices
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls – Mistakes that disqualify businesses from tax savings and how to avoid them
Interested in learning how to put these lessons in practice? Book a quick demo of SkillsWave to see how our free-to-use platform can make it simple.
Who Should Watch?
- L&D and HR Leaders looking to expand education benefits while managing costs
- Finance & Tax Professionals interested in reducing taxable income through deductible education expenses
- Business Owners & Executives exploring cost-effective talent retention strategies
Why Watch?
- Every $1 invested in education benefits saves $1.29 in recruiting and retention costs.
- Employees participating in educational programs have double the retention rate compared to non-participants.
- A 24% increase in profit margins is seen by companies that invest in learning programs.
Ready to take action? Watch now and start leveraging Section 127 to turn L&D into a strategic tax-saving advantage.
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Speaker

Dr. Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich
SkillsWave
Strategic Advisor
