01/20/2026
$2,400 ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ "๐๐จ" ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ "๐๐๐ฌ"
Are you leaving money on the table for your employer partners?
When placing justice-impacted talent, the biggest hurdle is often "employer hesitation." One of the most effective tools to clear that hurdle is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
This isn't just a "nice-to-have"โitโs a structural financial incentive designed to stabilize employment and provide a massive ROI for second-chance hiring.
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ค ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง:
โข The Value: Employers can claim up to 40% of the first $6,000 in wages paid. Thatโs a potential $2,400 credit per eligible hire.
โข The Eligibility: Focus on "Qualified Ex-Felons" hired within one year of their conviction or release date.
โข The Deadline: This is the most critical part. To qualify, employers must submit IRS Form 8850 and DOL Form 9061 within 28 days of the employee's start date.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ: Mentioning the WOTC during the placement process changes the conversation from a social "favor" to a savvy business decision. It mitigates perceived risk and provides immediate fiscal benefits to the companyโs bottom line.
๐๐ซ๐จ-๐๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฌ: Don't just tell employers about the creditโhelp them package the paperwork. Being the partner that simplifies the tax process makes you indispensable.
