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WOTC Wednesday: Is it worth it for employers to do the Work Opportunity Tax Credits?

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

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WOTC Wednesday: Can I Rehire a WOTC Applicant to Meet the 28 Day Rule?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Can I Rehire a Qualified WOTC Applicant to Meet the 28 Day Rule? CMS Responds: If I have a new hire who would qualify, and it’s after 28 days, can I release them and then rehire them to meet the 28-day[…]

WOTC Statistics 2022

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Mississippi 2022

In 2022 the state of Mississippi issued 37,541 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[…]

WOTC Wednesday CMS Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: Can We Claim the WOTC Tax Credits If We Hire Temporary Employees?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: If We Hire Temporary Employees, Can We Claim the WOTC Tax Credits? CMS Responds: We have a WOTC Question that is regarding the temporary agencies. “If we hire temporary employees for 90 days can we claim the WOTC Tax Credits[…]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit WOTC Target Groups

Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: Qualified Long-Term Unemployment 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: When Is The Best Time To Give the Applicant the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Survey?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: When Is The Best Time To Give the Applicant the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Survey? CMS Responds: “When Is The Best Time To Give the WOTC Survey To The Applicant?” Actually, when they are an applicant. The WOTC program does[…]

WOTC Wednesday CMS Brian Kelly

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 WOTC Target Groups are there, and what do they represent? CMS Responds: One of our most frequently asked questions is “How many WOTC Target Groups are there, and what do they represent?” WOTC is a federal program to[…]

WOTC Statistics 2022

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Iowa 2022

In 2022 the state of Iowa issued 36,552 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: On What IRS Tax Form is the WOTC Tax Credit Taken?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  On What IRS Tax Form is the WOTC Tax Credit Taken? CMS Responds:  “What Tax Form is the WOTC Tax Credit Taken?” It’s going to be on the IRS 5584 form (Work Opportunity Credit) where you claim your tax[…]

Work Opportunity Tax Credit WOTC Target Groups

Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: Long-Term Family Assistance 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[…]