WOTC provides a tax credit up to $9600 for businesses that hire qualified employees from any of the target groups.
Hire WOTC-Qualified Employees
Individuals in the groups listed below often face barriers to employment:
- TANF recipients
- Veterans
- Ex-Felons
- SNAP recipients
- SSI recipients
- Long-term unemployment recipient
- Designated community and empowerment zone residents
- Vocational rehabilitation referral
How Much Is A WOTC Tax Credit?
You can qualify for a tax credit up to $9,600 for each new hire who is WOTC certified and works the required minimum hours or days for their category.
The credit is calculated as a percentage of wages paid.
A taxable business may apply the credit against its business income tax liability. The standard carry-back and carry-forward rules apply. See the directions for Form 3800, General Business Credit, for more details.
For qualified tax-exempt organizations, the credit is limited to the amount of employer social security tax owed on wages paid to all employees for the period the credit is claimed.
WorkforceHUB Simplifies WOTC
Get all the credit you are eligible for without any of the work by making WOTC screening part of your standard hiring process. WorkforceHUB onboarding steps new hires through a series of questions to verify WOTC eligibility.
The WorforceHUB WOTC service complete IRS forms. Then it submits the necessary paperwork to your state workforce agency.
Does My Business Qualify?
There are no restrictions on organization type or industry. Non-profits can claim WOTC against Social Security taxes
What Is The Average Credit Per Employee?
The average WOTC credit is about $1200 per worker. The maximum credit is over $9,000 if your meet all the qualifications.
Don’t Delay If A New Hire May Qualify
When you hire an employee that might qualify, don’t delay. The WOTC filing deadline is within 28 days of their first day of work. If you use WorkforceHUB for WOTC, you don’t have to worry about the deadline.
Can I Carry Forward Unused WOTC?
Yes, WOTC carry-forward rules are the same as specifications for general business credits.
The Credit Varies Per Target Category
The amount of the WOTC credit varies based on the target group to which the employee belonged. Some groups qualify you for a 25% credit. Other groups qualify you for a 40% credit.
The number of hours the works during the year also influences the amount.
You can earn a 25% credit if the staff member worked at least 120 hours. This jumps to 40% if they worked 400+ hours.
Does The Employee Get Something?
The employee gets a great job at your outstanding company. You get the tax credit. The status of the worker as a member of a target group creates your eligibility for the credit.
You provide employment to a person who may otherwise have difficulty securing a job.
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