Work Opportunity Tax Credit - U.S. Department of Labor

About this opportunity

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers who invest in American job seekers who have consistently faced barriers to employment. Employers may meet their business needs and claim a tax credit if they hire an individual who is in a WOTC targeted group. After the required certification is secured, taxable employers claim the WOTC as a general business credit against their income taxes, and tax-exempt employers claim the WOTC against their payroll taxes. Image 5: WOTC Fact Sheet. Learn more about the WOTC and what it means for workers and employers in our WOTC Fact Sheet. Image 6: WOTC reference guide. Learn more about how the WOTC benefits employers and how to start utilizing it in our WOTC Quick Reference Guide for Employers. Image 8: WOTC targete...