WOTC Wednesday: Are Rehires Eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

CMS’s Brian Kelly answers your questions about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Today’s WOTC Wednesday question: Are Rehires Eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit?

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 Federal ID number. So, rehires are not eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. It’s designed to get new hires into the workforce.”

 

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