Work Opportunity Tax Credit
What is WOTC?
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
What does WOTC do?
WOTC helps targeted workers move from economic dependency into self-sufficiency as they earn a steady income and become contributing taxpayers, while participating employers are able to reduce their income tax liability.
How large is the tax credit?
The maximum tax credit ranges from $2,400 to $9,600, depending on the employee hired.
What's New
- Congress Passes WOTC Legislation
- New Guidance for ARRA Target Groups
- VOW to Hire Heroes Act
- Misrouted Mail
WOTC joins other workforce programs that incentivize workplace diversity and facilitate access to good jobs for American workers.
Watch the video for an overview of the program.
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