CMS Work Opportunity Tax Credit Newsletter January 2026
In this issue:
- Reminder to Customers
- WOTC Wednesday: What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
- Understanding WOTC Target Groups: SNAP Benefits 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.
WOTC Wednesday: What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?
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:
- How many WOTC Tax Credit Target Groups are there?
- Can I Integrate the WOTC Program with my Onboarding Software?
- How are Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) Calculated?
Submit your question for Brian here.
Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit’s Target Groups: SNAP Benefits 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 SNAP Benefits Recipient. 1,063,576 individuals were hired with certification from this group in 2024, 67.4% of the total.
A “qualified SNAP benefits recipient” is an individual who on the hiring date is:
- At least 18 years old and under 40 and
- A member of a family that received SNAP benefits for:
- the previous 6 months or
- at least 3 of the previous 5 months
The maximum tax credit available for hiring a qualified SNAP Benefits 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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