Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Mississippi 2022

In 2022 the state of Mississippi issued 37,541 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, Mississippi issued 1.46% of WOTC Tax Credits in 2022.

 

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics by Target Group for Mississippi 2022:

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Mississippi 2022

In 2022 the state of Mississippi issued 37,541 Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications, or 1.46% overall.

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

 

Mississippi WOTC Tax Credit Certifications 2014 – 2022:

WOTC Certifications Current Pending* Denials Total Requests
2022 37,541 9,135 37,573 84,249
2021 41,183 2,883 36,904 80,970
2020 31,483 368 30,818 62,669
2019 38,714 3,348 34,724 76,786
2018 39,976 17,463 16,120 73,559
2017 26,068 26,315 21,136 73,519
2016 42,464 19,450 31,546 93,460
2015 21,058 34,803 24,117 79,978
2014 15,493 30,378 4,108 49,979

*Pending at time of publishing (February 2023).

 

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