Can Your Business Benefit from the WOTC?

Oct 1, 2025 | Tax & Accounting

Employers who hire new workers may qualify for a tax benefit, but they shouldn’t wait too long. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a valuable federal tax credit that incentivizes employers to hire from certain targeted groups that face employment barriers. But it will expire after 2025 unless Congress acts to extend it.

Targeted groups include qualified veterans, recipients of certain aid programs, ex-felons and qualified long-term unemployment recipients. Employers must file a form with their state workforce agency to prescreen and certify individuals they wish to hire.

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