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WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring an Ex Felon?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring an Ex Felon? CMS Responds: A “qualified ex-felon” is a person hired within a year of being convicted of a felony or being released from prison for a felony. The[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a Qualified Long-Term Unemployment Recipient?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a Qualified Long-Term Unemployment Recipient? CMS Responds: A “qualified long-term unemployment recipient” is someone who has been unemployed at least 27 weeks at the time of hiring and who[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a SNAP Recipient?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit amount for hiring a SNAP Recipient? CMS Responds: A “qualified SNAP benefits recipient” is an individual who on the hiring date is: At least 18 years old and under 39 and A member[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: How are the Work Opportunity Tax Credits Calculated?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: How are the Work Opportunity Tax Credits Calculated? CMS Responds: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is calculated based on three different variables. First the employee has to qualify for one of the ten target groups.  secondly they have to work[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Can I Integrate the WOTC Program with my Employee Onboarding Software?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Can I Integrate the WOTC Program with my Employee Onboarding Software? CMS Responds: Absolutely, CMS WOTC program can integrate with any onboarding or payroll system that’s on the marketplace today.   About Our WOTC Screening Services Why you should[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Is There a Minimum Wage for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Is There a Minimum Wage for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? CMS Responds: There is no specific minimum wage related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. So, it would be whatever the minimum wage is in your state. When it[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Are employees eligible if they check more than one box on the WOTC forms?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Are employees eligible if they check more than one box on the WOTC forms?   CMS Responds: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive designed to get folks from 10 target groups back into the workforce. Qualifying new[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: Are Employees Eligible for More Than One WOTC Target Group?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Are Employees Eligible for More Than One WOTC Target Group? CMS Responds: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive designed to get folks from 10 targeted groups back into the workforce. Qualifying new hires may technically be eligible[…]

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WOTC Wednesday: What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?   CMS Responds: The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive designed to get folks from 10 targeted groups back into the workforce. The financial incentive is between $2,400 and $9,600 depending[…]

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A Look Back at the Top Five #WOTCWednesday Posts of 2023

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. This week we’re taking a look back at five of the most common questions we get about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Question One: Is it Worth it to do the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? CMS Responds: Is it Worth it for Employers to[…]