Getting started with Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC)

Getting started with Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) can be a beneficial strategy for your business to save on taxes while also promoting diversity and providing employment opportunities to specific target groups. WOTC is a federal program in the United States that offers tax incentives to employers who hire individuals from certain disadvantaged backgrounds. Here’s…

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How to Effectively Claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable incentive program to potentially reduce your tax liability while making a positive impact in your community. As a small business owner, you have the opportunity to uncover the immense benefits and potential that tax credits can have on your business. In this article, we’ll break down…

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Understanding State Tax Incentive Programs

The Importance of Corporate Incentive Programs It is common for local, state and federal government entities to offer tax incentive programs to recruit businesses to designated enterprise zones (also called empowerment zones) to stimulate growth. Additionally, in many states, employers are provided opportunities to participate in programs that support the economic development within their community…

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WOTC By The Numbers

Here’s a brief look at the WOTC certifications to date for 2020. Over 1.6 million certifications were issued for 2020. 1.1 million certifications were issued for SNAP recipients. This accounts for just over 68% of all certified groups. The smallest target groups were the summer youth recipients, which none were certified and the disabled veterans…

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