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WOTC Wednesday: Is it Worth it for Employers to Use WOTC Tax Credits?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Is it Worth it to use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? CMS Responds: Is it Worth it for Employers to do the Work Opportunity Tax Credits? Absolutely! We know that statistically over the last 20+ years of performing WOTC services[…]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics 2023

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics Georgia 2023

In 2023 the state of Georgia issued 65,424 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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CMS Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) Newsletter October 2024

CMS Work Opportunity Tax Credit Newsletter October 2024 In this issue: Brian Kelly Talks WOTC on the Sage Thought Leadership Podcast WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit “WOTC”? Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: Qualified Veterans Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics Georgia 2023 Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics 2023 #ICYMI[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Is it Better to Use Paper or Go Online with the WOTC Forms?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Is it Better to Use Paper or Go Online with the WOTC Forms? CMS Responds: Well, 100%, use the web portal, go online, use the WOTC program, streamline your business that way through your onboarding process. We find that once[…]

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Webinar: Get to Know the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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 minimum wage for WOTC Tax Credit?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the minimum wage for WOTC?   CMS Responds: “What Is The Minimum Wage An Employee Needs to Receive for My Company To Use this Tax Credit?” It’s not based on how much we’re paying the employee. It’s really[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Is There a Best Practice to Make Sure All Employees Participate in WOTC Screening?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Is There a Best Practice to Make Sure All Employees Participate? CMS Responds: “Is There a “Best Practice” to Making Sure all Employees Participate? Well we can’t force people to fill out the WOTC forms, but we can certainly make[…]

WOTC Wednesday CMS Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit “WOTC”?

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? CMS Responds: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive designed to get folks from 10 targeted groups back into the workforce. The financial incentive is between $2,400 and $9,600 depending on[…]

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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: Qualified IV-A (TANF) Recipient

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: Are my rehires eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Are rehires eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? CMS Responds: No, they would not qualify. The (WOTC) program is designed to get new hires back into the workforce. So rehires don’t count.   About Our WOTC Screening Services Why[…]