Work Opportunity Tax Credit WOTC Target Groups

Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: Vocational Rehabilitation Referral / Ticket to Work

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, known as #WOTC, is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from disadvantaged groups of workers. Including WOTC Screening can save an employer significant amounts of money. WOTC Screening is used to determine if a new hire is a member of one of the Work Opportunity Tax[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring an Ex Felon?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring an Ex Felon? CMS Responds: A “qualified ex-felon” is a person hired within a year of being convicted of a felony or being released from prison for a felony. The[…]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics 2023

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics Florida 2023

In 2023 the state of Florida issued 102,059 Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, known as WOTC, is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from target groups, that include qualified Veterans, individuals on food stamps and more. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available throughout the United States, and[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a Qualified Long-Term Unemployment Recipient?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a Qualified Long-Term Unemployment Recipient? CMS Responds: A “qualified long-term unemployment recipient” is someone who has been unemployed at least 27 weeks at the time of hiring and who[…]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit - WOTC - Webinar

Work Opportunity Tax Credit – WOTC – Webinar Dates

What is “WOTC” or the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive designed to get individuals from ten target groups back into the workforce. 10-15% of all new hires may be eligible. Please join our WOTC subject matter expert Brian Kelly this month to learn about the Work Opportunity[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a SNAP Recipient?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a SNAP Recipient? CMS Responds: A “qualified SNAP benefits recipient” is an individual who on the hiring date is: At least 18 years old and under 39 and A member[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: How many Work Opportunity Tax Credit Target Groups are there?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: How many Work Opportunity Tax Credit Target Groups are there? CMS Responds:The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive designed to get folks from target groups back into the workforce. The target groups are: Snap or Food[…]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit WOTC Target Groups

Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: (DCR) Designated Community Resident

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, known as #WOTC, is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from disadvantaged groups of workers. Including WOTC Screening can save an employer significant amounts of money. WOTC Screening is used to determine if a new hire is a member of one of the Work Opportunity Tax[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: How are the Work Opportunity Tax Credits Calculated?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: How are the Work Opportunity Tax Credits Calculated? CMS Responds: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is calculated based on three different variables. First the employee has to qualify for one of the ten target groups.  secondly they have to work[…]