CMS Work Opportunity Tax Credit Newsletter April 2026
In this issue:
- Reminder to Customers
- What are the Benefits of Switching to Paperless WOTC Screening?
- Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: IV-A Recipient
- What Can My WOTC Dashboard Show Me?
- #ICYMI
Reminder to Customers
DON’T MISS OUT ON TAX CREDITS! We would like to remind customers to make sure you continue to screen new hires within the 28 day time frame.
- Screen Every New Hire: Don’t miss out on potential tax credits—screen everyone!
- Check Your Links: Make sure your WOTC onboarding links are active. Let us know if you need updates.
- 28-Day Deadline: WOTC forms must be submitted within 28 days of the new hire’s start date to remain eligible.
What are the Benefits of Switching to Paperless WOTC Screening?
CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit in our weekly video Q&A series #WOTCWednesday.
Other Recent #WOTCWednesday Questions Answered:
- Is There a Minimum Wage for WOTC?
- What is the minimum wage for WOTC Tax Credit?
- Are my rehires eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
Submit your question for Brian here.
Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: IV-A Recipient
New hires who fall under one or more of WOTC’s Target Groups may make you eligible for a WOTC Tax Credit. Target Group #1 is the Qualified IV-A Recipient. 38,820 individuals were hired with certification from this group in 2024, 2.5% of the total.
A “qualified IV-A recipient” is an individual who is a member of a family receiving assistance under a state program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act relating to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The assistance must be received for any 9 months during the 18-month period ending on the hiring date.
The maximum tax credit available for hiring a Qualified IV-A Recipient is $2,400.
What Can My WOTC Dashboard Show Me?
If you’re not using the portal, your missing out. Contact Sean Kelly to make sure you have your log in information. Your Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Dashboard gives you a real-time overview of the activity in your account.
#ICYMI
Cost Management Services (“CMS”) the developer of iRecruit, Applicant Tracking and Onboarding Software, and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Screening Software Provider is excited to share the successful completion of our SOC 2 Type II compliance assessment, led by Insight Assurance. This achievement highlights our ongoing focus on protecting customer data, improving internal controls, and staying aligned with evolving industry expectations.
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