Research and Development Tax Credit for Small Businesses

What is the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit? The R&D Tax Credit is a federal incentive that allows companies to reduce income tax liability for performing activities related to the development, design, or improvement of products, processes, formulas, or software. Over 65 industries are eligible to claim the Research and Development Tax Credit by…

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WOTC certification request
How to File a WOTC Certification Request

How to File a WOTC Certification Request To verify whether a job applicant is a first-time, qualifying member of a targeted group, employers are required to submit IRS Form 8850 together with ETA Form 9061 or ETA Form 9062 to the state workforce agency in which the employer’s business is located (where the employee works)…

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Questionnaire

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Questionnaire The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring and employing individuals from certain targeted groups who have historically faced significant barriers to employment. Work Opportunity Tax Credit certification and screening process A Work Opportunity Tax Credit questionnaire can be used to identify…

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Understanding the Federal Empowerment Zone Credit

The Empowerment Zone Employment Credit is a federal tax incentive designed to encourage businesses to operate in economically distressed or disadvantage areas and to hire residents of these areas. Under the Empowerment Zone Employment Credit, an employer may claim a 20% credit (up to $3,000) on up to the first $15,000 of wages paid to…

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