Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to businesses that hire individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. Businesses can receive a credit ranging from $1,200 to $9,600 for hiring qualified individuals. The Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021 authorized the extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) until December 31, 2025. A WOTC credit equal to 40% of the first $6,000 in qualified first year wages, for a maximum credit of $2,400. Qualified individuals must complete at least 120 hours of work to qualify for the partial WOTC credit of $1,500, and over 400 hours for the full $2,400 credit.

Deadline not available

Range between $1,200 - $9,600

Tax Credit, Hiring

All Sectors

Person with Disabilities, Formerly Incarcerated, Veteran

For Profit

This grant is restricted to whole of United States

tax credit, federal income, Hiring Individuals, Barriers

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

The WOTC Desk Aid explains in more detail the different target groups, and their eligibility criteria.

Short-Term Recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) - $2,400
Veterans - $2,400 - $9,600
Ex-Felon - $2,400
Designated Community Resident (DCR) - $2,400
Clinton and Montgomery Counties, Syracuse, Lower Manhattan, South Bronx, and Yonkers
Vocational Rehabilitation Referral - $2,400
Summer Youth - $1,200
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Recipient (aka Food Stamps) - $2,400
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipient - $2,400
Long-Term Family Assistance Recipient - $4,000
Long-Term Unemployed - $2,400

For general inquires, call us at 518-457-6823 or 800-HIRE-992

For the convenience of our applicants, the contact information for submitting WOTC forms via US Mail, Email or Fax is provided below.