Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) 

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What is WOTC?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.

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WOTC joins other workforce programs that incentivize workplace diversity and facilitate access to good jobs for American workers.

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What does WOTC do?

WOTC helps targeted workers move from economic dependency into self-sufficiency as they earn a steady income and become contributing taxpayers, while participating employers are able to reduce their income tax liability.

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How large is the tax credit?

The maximum tax credit ranges from $1,200 to $9,600, depending on the employee hired.