WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: Is It Better to Use Paper or Go Online For WOTC Forms?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  Is It Better to Use Paper or Go Online For WOTC Forms? CMS Responds: “Is It Better to Use Paper or Go Online with the WOTC Forms?” Well, it’s 100%, use the web portal, go online, use the WOTC[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: Do Companies Get a WOTC Tax Break for Hiring Disabled Individuals?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  Do Companies Get a WOTC Tax Break for Hiring Disabled Individuals? CMS Responds: Question we get is “Do companies get a tax credit, or tax break for hiring disabled individuals?” And the answer is absolutely. That’s one of the[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: Are Rehires Eligible for WOTC Tax Credits?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  Are Rehires Eligible for WOTC Tax Credits? CMS Responds: A common question that we get is “What is the definition of a new hire?” A new hire is someone who’s worked for you for the first time under that[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: If We Hire Temps Can We Claim WOTC?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  If We Hire Temps Can We Claim WOTC? CMS Responds: We have a WOTC Question that is regarding the temporary agencies. “If we hire temporary employees for 90 days can we claim the WOTC on those 90 days or[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: On What Tax Form is the WOTC Tax Credit Taken?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  On What Tax Form is the WOTC Tax Credit Taken? CMS Responds: One of the great questions that we get is “What Tax Form is the WOTC Tax Credit Taken?” It’s going to be on the IRS 5584 form[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: What is the Start Date for WOTC?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  What is the Start Date for WOTC? CMS Responds: What is considered start date? Well it’s pretty straightforward, it’s actually the day they (the new employee) started work. Not the day they were interviewed, not the date you offered[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: What is the WOTC Tax Credit Amount for a 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 WOTC Tax Credit Amount for a Long Term Unemployment Recipient? CMS Responds: So first of all, under long term unemployment recipients – they have to be unemployed for over 26 weeks, and the amount will be[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: How Long Must an Eligible Employee Work to Claim WOTC?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  How Long Must an Eligible Employee Work to Claim WOTC? CMS Responds: How long must an eligible employee work before a company can claim a WOTC tax credit? Pretty straightforward, it follows the WOTC guidelines of, first of all[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: Does Your Software Program Allow for Checking WOTC Application Status?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  Does Your Software Program Allow for Checking WOTC Application Status? CMS Responds: Does Your Software Program Allow for Checking WOTC Application Status? Absolutely, so with CMS’s services you’re going to get an administration portal so you can see how[…]

WOTC Wednesday FAQ Brian Kelly

WOTC Wednesday: Are We Eligible for Employees Who Receive SNAP Benefits While Working?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Today’s WOTC Wednesday question:  Are We Eligible for Employees Who Receive SNAP Benefits While Working? CMS Responds: Are We (WOTC) Eligible for Employees Who Receive SNAP Benefits While Working or only if they go off? The answer is actually both, you can get[…]