Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Ohio

In 2021 the state of Ohio issued 106,708 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 2021 it was worth approximately $5 Billion dollars to employers. 2,081,474 total Work Opportunity Tax Credits were issued in the United States in 2021. WOTC was renewed for five years, and is currently active through 12/31/2025.

Nationwide, Ohio issued 5.13% of WOTC Tax Credits in 2021.

 

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Statistics for Ohio 2021:

In 2021 the state of Ohio issued 106,708 Work Opportunity Tax Credit certifications, or 5.13% overall.

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

 

Ohio WOTC Tax Credit Certification 2014 – 2021:

	WOTC Certifications	Current Pending*	Denials	Total Requests
2021	106,708	70,385	192,004	369,097
2020	90,236	6	193,746	283,988
2019	97,918	24	282,177	380,119
2018	102,105	219,647	201,122	522,874
2017	100,177	165,011	125,325	390,513
2016	169,572	153,341	127,104	450,017
2015	103,934	273,803	89,811	467,548
2014	44,638	279,718	77,171	401,527

*Pending at time of publishing (January 2022).

 

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