Brian Kelly CMS WOTC Work Opportunity Tax Credit Webinar

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Webinar Schedule

Join our WOTC subject matter expert Brian Kelly this month to learn about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), how much employers can save when they hire, why the 28-day rule is so important to employers, and why there has never been a better time to take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit! Learn about what’s upcoming[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: How do I explain WHY we are asking if the applicant has been on SNAP?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: How do I explain WHY we are asking if the applicant has been on SNAP? CMS Says: It can absolutely feel awkward to ask some of the questions that appear[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: Is there a way to see if a WOTC Tax Credit submission is going to be denied before I even submit it?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: Is there a way to see if a WOTC Tax Credit submission is going to be denied before I even submit it? CMS Says: This is a good follow up[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: What are the reasons for denials of WOTC?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: Question – What are the reasons for denials of WOTC? CMS Says: Nationwide 36% of all submitted requests for WOTC are denied, so receiving a denial notice is very common.[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: Are we eligible for employees if they still get SNAP whilst working or only if they go off?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: Are we eligible for employees if they still get SNAP whilst working or only if they go off? CMS Says: The new hire does not have to stop receiving SNAP[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: When should I have employee call in for the credit?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: When should I have employee call in for the credit? CMS Says: We recommend including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit questionnaire as part of your onboarding process. So either right before[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: Do the WOTC forms come in Spanish?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: Do the WOTC forms come in Spanish? CMS Says: This is most definitely a frequently asked question about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit forms. The WOTC’s 8850 form is available in[…]

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WOTC Questions: Do you need to keep WOTC forms in employee files?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website’s chat box: Do you need to keep WOTC forms in employee files? CMS Says: It may be a good idea to keep a copy of the WOTC forms in your employee files.[…]

CMS WOTC Newsletter

Sign Up for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Newsletter

Whether you’re a current customer, potential customer, or just looking, sign up for CMS’s monthly Work Opportunity Tax Credit newsletter to stay informed of the latest updates, WOTC news, and available training. The WOTC Newsletter from CMS is monthly on the first Friday of each month.     Related: WOTC Newsletter Archive

Tips to Maximize WOTC Participation and Increase Savings

Tips to Maximize WOTC Participation and Increase Savings in 2020

With over 20 years of experience, we would like to offer you some tips to make sure you get the maximum tax credit available in 2020. The WOTC program is active throughout 2020. Include the WOTC forms (8850 and 9061) as part of your onboarding process to make it easy for new hires. Give the new hires the[…]