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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Update: Screening During the Hiatus

Here's why employers should continue WOTC screening during the program’s hiatus to protect retroactive eligibility and maximize potential.

April 2, 2026 by Wayne Rottger
WOTC Renewal: What Employers Should Know During its Hiatus

WOTC renewal is a hot topic leading up to its expiration. Learn about potential legislative solutions and how to prepare for the potential of retroactive credits.

January 13, 2026 by Wayne Rottger
Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Everything You Need to Know

Learn everything you need to know about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): benefits, eligibility, and application process for businesses.

November 6, 2025 by Sarah Perdue
Missing Out on the Military Wage Differential Credit?

With the Military Wage Differential Credit, employers can receive tax credits in return for helping their service member employees on duty.

April 17, 2025 by John Skowronski
Your Holiday Hiring Checklist

Ramping up for holiday hiring? Review our checklist for the essential employer tasks to get right and how to streamline them.

October 30, 2024 by Gordon Middleton
Disaster Unemployment Assistance After a Hurricane

Following a disaster, there are employer next steps to best manage federal aid including disaster unemployment assistance.

October 3, 2024 by John Skowronski, Wayne Rottger
Who Qualifies for WOTC?

Who qualifies for WOTC? Discover the comprehensive eligibility criteria and claim your benefits today. Learn how to maximize work opportunity tax credit claims.

May 16, 2024 by Sarah Perdue
Important Changes to WOTC Representation Requirements: ETA Form 9198

Employers working with a vendor to receive Work Opportunity Tax Credit services should be aware of how to comply with the new ETA Form 9198.

May 9, 2024 by Sarah Perdue
Overview of the Employee Retention Credit

Background on the employee retention credit and moratorium for new claims, in addition to info on other employer tax credits still available.

January 31, 2024 by Legislative Updates
IRS Announced Preemptive Denial of Some ERC Claims

The IRS has announced preemptive denial of ERC claims for 20,000 taxpayers based on entities that did not exist prior to 2022 or pay wages.

December 6, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
ERC Denied by Auditor, Taxpayer Sues IRS to Invalidate Guidance

A taxpayer whose ERC claim was denied by an IRS auditor has filed suit against the IRS and Treasury Department.

December 6, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
IRS ERC Backlog Reaches New High

Unprocessed ERC claims at the end of November reached the highest number since the IRS began reporting the volume in 2021.

December 4, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Alerts Financial Institutions to ERC Fraud

A new Financial Crimes Enforcement Network alert to financial institutions highlights fraud schemes related to the ERC.

November 27, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
IRS ERC Warnings and Recent Statements Explaining Eligibility

ERC warnings from the IRS have caused employers to be skeptical of the credit. This review explores recent IRS statements on eligibility.

November 21, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
ERC Eligibility: Who Qualifies for the ERC?

The Employee Retention Credit expired in September 2021, but qualifying businesses can retroactively claim it. Find out who qualifies for the ERC.

November 21, 2023 by
ERC for Private Schools

This overview of ERC for private schools can help shed light on qualifications and eligibility for circumstances private schools faced.

November 16, 2023 by Don Johnson
Employee Retention Credit Myths and Facts

Learn more about common Employee Retention Credit myths and get the facts to fully understand this beneficial program.

November 7, 2023 by
New IRS Employee Retention Credit Guidance: The OSHA Argument

Learn more about the employee retention credit (ERC) withdrawal program from new guidance provided by the IRS during a recent webinar.

November 3, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates

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