WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: I was just looking up some information as the company I am working for would like to begin the WOTC screening and we weren’t sure how to start

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website: CMS Says: Thanks for reaching out to CMS wirh your question. We’re an experienced team based in Farmington, CT, and we support thousands of employers in the United States. Beginning screening is very[…]

Brian Kelly CMS WOTC Work Opportunity Tax Credit Webinar

February 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: I’m interested to know how an employer would know if they were eligible for WOTC credit

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website: CMS Says: Most for-profit (taxable) employers are eligible for WOTC. The average tax credit can vary between $1,200 – $9,600. Approximately 10-15% of new hires may be eligible. This depends on your[…]

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iRecruit, Onboarding and Why Brian Kelly Loves WOTC An Interview with HR.com

Brian Kelly, Managing Partner of CMS iRecruit, explains to Sue Morton of HR.com Live, how iRecruit’s unique applicant tracking software facilitates seamless integration AND taps into additional talent pools that give tax service credits using WOTC. In the interview Brian explains to Sue what makes iRecruit different from other ATS systems and how iRecruit provides[…]

WOTC FAQ

WOTC Questions: if I pay my employee a salary of $12,850 and his working hours are more than 600, what is my work opportunity tax credit?

At CMS, as Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) experts and service providers since 1997, we receive a lot of questions via our website: CMS Says: Congratulations on hitting the maximum number of hours (400) to qualify. Your actual credit may depend on the target group of employee. For example, if the employee was a SNAP[…]

WOTC Continues Through 2019

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is preserved through at least January 1, 2020. Please continue to send your WOTC applications (online, by mail, or by phone), within 28 days of the new employee’s start date. The WOTC program incentivizes employers to hire individuals who face significant barriers to employment, thereby facilitating access to good[…]

Brian Kelly CMS WOTC Work Opportunity Tax Credit Webinar

January 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[…]

CMS WOTC Target Groups

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Ten Target Groups Slide Show

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Ten Target Groups from Cost Management Services Learn about the ten Work Opportunity Tax Credit Target Groups in this slide share from Cost Management Services. WOTC is a federal Tax Credit for businesses who hire individuals who fall under one of these target groups that include veterans. Contact CMS Today[…]

hiring ex-offenders

Why You Shouldn’t Overlook Hiring Ex-Offenders

In a recent online article Businesses can’t find people to hire. So why is unemployment still so high for this demographic?, NBC News reported that despite a record 6.7 million open jobs in America and the fact that nearly one-third of small businesses cannot fill open jobs, the stigma against hiring formerly incarcerated people is[…]