
Get Your Free WOTC Analysis
Let's get started by talking to one of our specialty tax experts to see how much you qualify for by getting a FREE Work Opportunity Tax Credit analysis.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Get rewarded for hiring disadvantaged workers!
If you hire certain targeted groups that have consistently faced significant barriers to employment, you can qualify for Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTCs), a federal tax program. The WOTC is a dollar-for-dollar tax credit of IRS taxes owed—not a percentage.
You can claim WOTCs until December 31, 2025. The program rewards you if you hire:
- Qualified IV-A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients
- Qualified veterans
- Ex-felons
- Designated community residents
- Vocational rehabilitation referrals
- Summer youth employees
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients
- Long-Term Family Assistance recipients
- Qualified Long-Term Unemployment recipients
Using geographic incentive credits, the federal government has designated certain economically depressed areas as tax advantage areas or Empowerment Zones. If your business is located in one of these areas and employs individuals living in the same area, it can earn credit against its federal tax liability.
Tax Team Article
What Business Owners Should Know About the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Author: Heidi Henderson, Executive Vice President

Before you can claim the tax credit, you must apply for and receive a certification verifying your new hire is a member of a targeted group. After you receive the required certification, if you’re a taxable employer, you can claim the WOTC as a general business credit against your income taxes; if you’re a tax-exempt employer, you can claim the WOTC against your payroll taxes.
Applying for the WOTC can be tricky, so it helps if you work with an organization with prior experience successfully guiding companies through the application and certification process.
As the nation’s leading specialty tax firm, Engineered Tax Services has years of experience in helping clients claim the WOTC. Let us guide you through the bureaucratic labyrinth of applying for the Credit, so you can enjoy the full economic benefits of this very beneficial tax incentive!eBook: Real Estate Owner's Guide to Specialty Tax Incentives


Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to the tax deductions, tax credits, and other wealth-generating tools available to real estate investors and owners?
Top Articles: Specialty Tax
The 5 Most Overlooked Tax Incentives Real Estate Investors Miss
Real estate investing can be complex, and investors certainly have plenty of details to keep track of. While there may be many things competing for …
IRS Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Guidance Issued for 2023-2032
Article Sections Overview Impacted Programs Prevailing Wage Guidance Apprenticeship Guidance Recordkeeping Requirements Beginning of Construction Guidance Fast Facts Conclusion Resources Overview Introduced in the …
What Does Section 174’s New Amortization Rule Mean for R&D Credits?
Future changes to the way companies can take deductions from research and development expenses may make investing in innovation more difficult, particularly for small businesses …