The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is a federal government initiative designed to provide a tax credit incentive for employers for hiring individuals from specific targeted groups.  With the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act making significant changes in the tax law, the WOTC program stays in effect through the end of 2019.  Accountants & CPA firms will learn how to secure WOTC Tax Credits for businesses.

Learn about the Federal WOTC Tax Credit program, how to Partner with CMS to increase value to your business customers, understand the categories of qualifications and estimate the values of the tax credits.  

Did you know, on average 10-15% of all new hires may qualify, saving the employer an estimated tax credit of $2,400 - $9,600 per qualified new hire. Government estimates indicate over $3 Billion in tax credit saving per year.  Real money. Real value.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is a federal government initiative designed to increase employment opportunities for people who typically experience certain barriers to employment. Eligible employers receive a federal income tax credit that reduces its federal income tax liability. Unused credits can be carried back one year and carried forward for 20 years. Often thought of as administratively burdensome, the WOTC program has often been overlooked by employers. Please click here for details.

• This unique program is under IRS legislation, but administered by the Department of Labor which often confuses tax accountants and employers.


• Learn what wages qualify


• Which employees qualify


• What is the value of the employment tax credits


• As employers are hiring new employees how they can take advantage of WOTC