Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit for private, for-profit employers to encourage hiring jobseekers who traditionally have difficulty finding employment, such as some Hoosier Veteran groups, individuals who have utilized welfare programs, ex-felons, individuals with disabilities and certain groups of Hoosier youth.
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Indiana has gone digital!
Use our preferred method to Apply Online and experience the fastest way to file. Based on Indiana’s current capacity, all mailed applications will not be entered into the ICC-WOTC System for at least eight (8) to twelve (12) months.
First, complete your IRS Form 8850 and ETA Form 9061 or ETA Form 9062 . If Long Term Unemployed is the target group, Form 9175 must be completed and submitted electronically via the link above.
The IRS Form 8850 must be submitted within 28 days after the applicant’s start date.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Out-of-State Staff
Visit this page to register for Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for Out-of-State Staff. Navigate to the bottom of the page (pictured below) and select the WOTC Registration button.
