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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. 

This allows the individual to move from economic dependency into self-sufficiency as they earn a steady income and become contributing taxpayers. An employer can receive a federal tax credit that varies between the amounts of $2,400 to $9,600 per applicant. 

The WOTC target groups include: 

  • Qualified veteran recipients
    • Veteran receiving SNAP
    • Disabled Veteran
    • Unemployed Disabled Veteran (6 months unemployed)
    • Unemployed Veteran (4 weeks unemployed)
    • Unemployed Veteran (6 months unemployed)
  • Individuals with criminal records
  • Designated community resident or Rural Renewal County (RRC) recipients
  • Vocational rehabilitation referral
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients 
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients
  • Ticket-to-Work recipients
  • Qualified long-term unemployment recipients
Applying for WOTC in 5 Easy Steps

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Additional Resources

Applying for WOTC in 5 Easy Steps
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Authorized Forms of Documentation
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ETA 9061 Form
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ETA 9175 Self-Attestation Form
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How to create a CertLink account
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IRS 8850 Form
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IRS 8850 Form Instructions
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Required Documentation by Target Group
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Status Definitions
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View Criteria for WOTC-eligible hires
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WOTC Policy and Procedures
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WOTC Processing FAQ
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