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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a grant from Indiana Department of Workforce Development that funds federal tax credits for private, for-profit employers in Indiana who hire workers from target groups facing employment barriers. Eligible target groups include certain veterans, individuals who have utilized welfare programs, ex-felons, people with disabilities, and qualifying youth.
Employers must file IRS Form 8850 within 28 days of the new hire's start date. Indiana processes applications online through the ICC-WOTC system. Credit amounts vary based on target group and hours worked.
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Indiana Department of Workforce Development: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) 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.
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.
Use the image above to visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s website for more information about the program and eligibility. Use the image above to visit the IRS website for more information about the program, how to claim the tax credit and who can claim the tax credit. Click the button to download the ICC WOTC User Manual.
View the ICC WOTC User Manual Visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s website for more information about the program and eligibility. Visit the U.S. DOL Website Visit the IRS website for more information about the program, how to claim the tax credit and who can claim the tax credit. 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. Equal Opportunity is the Law . ( La Igualdad De Oportunidad Es La Ley .)
DWD is an equal opportunity employer that administers equal opportunity programs. Free auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities (TDD/TTY Number: 1-800-743-3333 ). Free language interpretation and translation services are also available upon request.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private, for-profit employers in Indiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is funded by Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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