The Work Opportunity Tax Credit offers significant financial benefits for hiring new employees.
Our proprietary technology and tax credit expertise enable businesses to capture every available tax credit with minimal effort. With WOTC Plus, businesses gain.
If you’re spending too much time on WOTC paperwork with minimal results, it’s time for a change. Unlike other providers that only offer basic screening, WOTC Plus delivers a fully optimized and automated tax credit solution ensuring higher approval rates and maximum credit capture
Many employers fail to claim WOTC benefits simply because they are unaware of the program or assume the process is too complex. With strict eligibility criteria and documentation requirements, businesses often struggle to manage WOTC applications effectively—missing out on substantial tax savings. That’s where WOTC Plus changes the game.
Many businesses waste time and resources on outdated WOTC processes. If you’re spending hours each month managing WOTC and seeing minimal results, it’s time for a better solution.
Any employer hiring individuals from one of the designated target groups may be eligible to claim the WOTC. These groups include veterans, individuals receiving government assistance, ex-felons, and long - term unemployed individuals.
Employers must complete IRS Form 8850 (Pre - Screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit) and submit it to their state workforce agency within 28 days of the employee’s start date.
The maximum credit varies depending on the employee's target group. For example, businesses may receive up to $2,400 per eligible employee, while hiring a veteran with a service - connected disability could yield up to $9,600.
Generally, wages used to claim WOTC cannot be used for other wage-based tax credits. However, employers may still be eligible for other credits as long as they meet the requirements and do not use the same wages for multiple tax benefits.
The credit is based on the employee’s first-year wages and hours worked:
Yes, employers must submit Form 8850 to their state workforce agency within 28 days of the eligible employee’s start date. Failing to meet this deadline may result in loss of eligibility for the tax credit.
No, WOTC is only available for new hires and cannot be claimed for rehired employees.
No, there is no cap on the number of employees an employer can hire and claim WOTC for, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
Yes, but only when hiring qualified veterans. Tax-exempt organizations can claim the WOTC against payroll taxes instead of income tax liabilities.
Many businesses either don’t know about the program or assume it’s not worth the effort However, WOTC can significantly improve profit ability by offsetting federal tax liability, and WOTC Plus simplifies the entire process, making it quick and easy.
