Work Opportunity Tax Credit
*Currently Lapsed*

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) rewards businesses for hiring individuals from groups that have historically faced barriers to employment — with up to $9,600 in federal tax savings per qualified hire.

* As of January 1, 2026, the WOTC program legislatively lapsed. Congress must pass a reauthorization for the credit to return, though a retroactive extension is widely expected. *

$9600

Max credit per qualified hire

No Cap

On number of eligible employees

20 Years

Credit carry forward period

15 Min

Free qualification call

WHAT IS THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT?

Hiring That Pays You Back…

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax incentive designed to encourage businesses to hire individuals from specific groups that have historically faced barriers to employment. Employers who participate not only support those individuals — they receive significant tax savings for doing so.

We make it simple. A short questionnaire is added to your existing application process to identify eligible hires. After implementation, our team handles all documentation and compliance. Each year, we provide a comprehensive report with everything needed to claim the credit on your federal return.

Who Qualifies?

WOTC applies to hires from these targeted groups:

  • Qualified Veterans

  • Qualified Ex-felons

  • SNAP, SSI, or TANF recipients

  • Long-term Unemployed

  • Summer youth employees

  • Vocational rehab referrals

EMPLOYER BENEFITS

Real Savings – Zero Complexity

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit delivers tangible financial benefits to employers while benefiting individuals who have faced hardships in gaining employment.

Significant Tax Savings

Each new hire represents $2,400 – $9,600 in federal tax savings based on their group and hours worked.

No Limit on Claims

There is no cap placed on the number of employees for whom you can claim the credit – the more your hire, the more you can save.

Offset Income or Payroll Taxes

For-profit businesses apply the WOTC credit to federal income tax liability. Tax-exempt organizations can offset payroll taxes when hiring qualified veterans.

20-Year Carry Forward

Unused credits can be carried forward to subsequent tax year for up to 20-years, protecting your savings even in low tax liability years.

HOW IT WORKS

Simple 3-Step Process

We seamlessly integrate into your existing hiring workflow and can accommodate multiple languages. In 3 simple steps, the applicants are pre-screened, the paperwork is transmitted to federal and state authorities, and at tax time…you get the financial benefit.

1
Day of Offer

Pre-Screen Applicants

A short questionnaire is added to your job application. Candidates complete it before or on their offer date — it takes under two minutes.

2
Within 28 Days

We Handle the Paperwork

We submit IRS Form 8850 and ETA Form 9061 to the State Workforce Agency within the required 28-day window on your behalf.

3
Tax Season

Claim Your Credit

Once certified, we provide a detailed annual report with everything your CPA needs to claim the credit on your federal return.

Allow Eagle Advisory Partners to provide a credit assessment…

no cost, no obligation.

  • We’ll perform a brief scoping exercise to determine eligibility.

  • A full incentive report will be created for your and your CPA’s review.

  • Our proposal will accompany the incentive report to provide full transparency in our process and pricing.

  • You are able to make an informed business decision prior to an engagement.

  • No fees are charged unless we deliver tax savings. We simply share in the savings we help you realize.

  • Our work product is fully compliant with all taxing authority regulations and we provide audit support during the entire statute of limitations.