Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Tennessee

In 2022 the state of Tennessee issued 70,461 Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit, known as WOTC, is a federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from target groups, that include qualified Veterans, individuals on food stamps and more.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available throughout the United States, and in 2022 it was worth approximately $5 Billion dollars to employers.  2,569,056 total Work Opportunity Tax Credits were issued in the United States in 2022. WOTC was renewed for five years, and is currently active through 12/31/2025.

Nationwide, Tennessee issued 2.74% of WOTC Tax Credits in 2022.

 

 

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Tennessee 2022:

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Tennessee 2022

In 2022 the state of Tennessee issued 70,461 Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications, or 2.74% overall.

More about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s target groups.

 

Tennessee WOTC Tax Credit Certifications 2014 – 2022:

WOTC Certifications Current Pending* Denials Total Requests
2022 70,461 68,151 100,496 239,108
2021 69,931 63,651 91,910 225,492
2020 57,036 70,825 95,854 223,715
2019 72,107 86,520 92,180 250,807
2018 71,763 165,856 85,140 322,759
2017 143,453 143,077 114,187 400,717
2016 61,679 238,818 40,724 341,221
2015 36,829 77,004 47,717 161,550
2014 54,300 60,003 35,510 149,813

*Pending at time of publishing (February 2023).

 

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