The IRS offers tax credits designed to reward the very things small businesses are already doing to grow. The tricky part is figuring out which ones apply to you. A tax credit is different from a deduction. Deductions lower your taxable income, while credits reduce your tax bill dollar-for-dollar. That means they can have a…
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You already know that the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) federal tax incentive can translate into significant savings for your business by simply hiring individuals from specific target groups. But understanding that WOTC exists and actually claiming those credits are two different things. The most important bridge between the two is the WOTC screening process.…
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Companies often miss hiring amazing employees because of unfounded fears associated with hiring persons with disabilities. Many major corporations have found tremendous success and benefits by hiring from a talent pool that most shy away from. Here we’d like to help ease your fears by proving that most of them are truly myths. Hiring persons…
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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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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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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program is a federal tax incentive program that was designed to encourage employers to hire individuals who have historically faced barriers to employment. Each qualified new employee generally entitles you to a tax credit of either 25% or 40% of the first $6,000 in wages earned during the certified…
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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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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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What is the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit? The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is a federal benefit that remains one of the best opportunities for businesses to reduce their tax liability while performing activities related to the design, development, or improvement of products, services, or software. This credit provides additional cash to…
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Boost Your Business with Tax Credits: Unlock More Cash Flow and Higher Net Income As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to maximize profitability and improve your bottom line. One often-overlooked strategy that can significantly boost your net income is leveraging tax credits. Tax credits provide direct savings, reducing the taxes your business…
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