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Integrating WOTC Screening with an ATS or Onboarding

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit in the United States designed to incentivize employers to hire employees from certain target groups who have faced significant barriers to employment, such as veterans, individuals on public assistance, and ex-felons. The credit is available to eligible employers who hire individuals from these target Read more about Integrating WOTC Screening with an ATS or Onboarding[…]

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What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, and How Does It Work with iRecruit?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit designed to incentivize employers to hire employees from certain target groups who have faced significant barriers to employment, such as veterans, individuals on public assistance, and ex-felons. The “WOTC”  credit is available to eligible employers who hire individuals from these target groups and who Read more about What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, and How Does It Work with iRecruit?[…]

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Introduction to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit in the United States designed to incentivize employers to hire employees from certain target groups who have faced significant barriers to employment, such as veterans, individuals on public assistance, and ex-felons. The credit is available to eligible employers who hire individuals from these target Read more about Introduction to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Why Use a WOTC Screening Service Instead of Doing It Yourself

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Why Use a WOTC Screening Service Instead of Doing It Yourself CMS Responds: Why should I use a WOTC screening service like yours, obviously CMS’s, when I can do it myself? The reason why you’d choose us is because it’s Read more about WOTC Wednesday: Why Use a WOTC Screening Service Instead of Doing It Yourself[…]

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Have You Missed Out on Work Opportunity Tax Credits this Year?

Did you know you could be missing out on a little known tax credit that employers can take advantage of when they hire new employees? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit known as #WOTC is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from target groups. On average between 10-15% of all new hires Read more about Have You Missed Out on Work Opportunity Tax Credits this Year?[…]

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What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), and How Does It Benefit Employers?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a Federal tax credit available to employers* to hire and retain individuals from ten target groups with significant barriers to employment. Employers claim billions in tax credits each year under the WOTC program. There is no limit on the number of individuals an employer can hire to qualify to claim Read more about What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), and How Does It Benefit Employers?[…]

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Get To Know the Target Groups for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit – Which Employees Qualify?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, known as #WOTC, is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from disadvantaged groups of workers. Including WOTC Screening can save an employer significant amounts of money. There are ten WOTC Target Groups: Target Groups include Veterans, Ex-Felons, Individuals who have received Food Stamps, or TANF benefits. Read more about Get To Know the Target Groups for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit – Which Employees Qualify?[…]

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Does an employee still qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit when they work remotely?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Does an employee still qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit when they work remotely? CMS Responds: It doesn’t matter where they work, it really comes under how long they work, and how much they receive as earnings if they’re qualified. Qualified candidates Read more about Does an employee still qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit when they work remotely?[…]

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WOTC Tax Credit Calculator – How to Estimate Your Potential Tax Credits

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. WOTC Wednesday: Big question is “We get these WOTC Tax Credits, how are they calculated?” There’s actually two benchmarks, the first one is the employee has to work a minimum of 120 hours and qualify for one of the targeted groups. If they Read more about WOTC Tax Credit Calculator – How to Estimate Your Potential Tax Credits[…]

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Does iConnect include Work Opportunity Tax Credit Screening?

  Does iConnect include Work Opportunity Tax Credit Screening? “WOTC” or the Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available to all iRecruit customers. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from target groups who have faced significant barriers to employment. Target groups include individuals on SNAP benefits, Read more about Does iConnect include Work Opportunity Tax Credit Screening?[…]

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Making WOTC a Part of Your Onboarding Process

At iRecruit, we hear from people who visit our website all the time who tell us that when it comes to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, it “takes too much time to manage.” Or “there’s too many rules to follow.” It’s true, Work Opportunity Tax Credit screening can be intimidating. That’s where we come in. Read more about Making WOTC a Part of Your Onboarding Process[…]

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Three Things Employers Don’t Know About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit known as #WOTC is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from disadvantaged groups of workers. So what does CMS know about WOTC, that most employers don’t? WOTC only applies to New Hires, No Rehires are Eligible. The bottom line is, if you don’t screen your new Read more about Three Things Employers Don’t Know About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit[…]