Work Opportunity Tax Credit News

CMS Is Hiring A Part Time Inside Sales Representative

2012-01-20T06:44:00.001-08:00

CMS is hiring a part time Internal Sales Representative at our Farmington, CT office responsible for tracking new leads and making follow up calls to set appointments. The sales representative will report to the sales manager, and will have flexible part time hours.

Responsibilities -

Tracks and logs all new sales leads.
Follows up with phone calls.
Setting appointments.
Assist with Marketing campaigns to prospects.

Requirements -

Telemarketing and/or sales experience
Excellent communication skills

Please click here to apply:
https://www.irecruit-us.com/index.php?OrgID=I20090305

Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011

2011-11-11T13:04:00.001-08:00

Unemployment among veterans remains more than twice the national rate of unemployment. That means nearly one in five returning veterans can't find a job to support their family or ease their transition to civilian life.

Yesterday, November 10th, 2011 the Senate passed the VOW to Hire Heroes Act, the bipartisan bill was passed unanimously, and will help our returning veterans transition into civilian jobs by offering tax credits to companies who hire unemployed veterans.

H.R. 674, as amended by Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, contains the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior tax credits for firms that hire unemployed veterans that the President proposed to the Congress as part of the American Jobs Act, as well as other reforms to ensure that the men and women who serve are able to navigate this labor market upon exiting the military.

The Vow to Hire Heroes Act provides a new Returning Heroes Tax Credit for firms that hire unemployed veterans. Firms that hire those veterans who have been unemployed at least 4 weeks will be eligible for a tax credit up to $2,400 per employee, while firms that hire veterans who are long-term unemployed (looking for work for over 6 months) will be eligible for a tax credit up to $5,600.

Vow to Hire Heroes Act - H.R. 674 as amended, also provides a Wounded Warriors Tax Credit of up to $9,600 that doubles the existing tax credit for firms that hire long-term unemployed veterans with service-connected disabilities. Together, these tax credits will create a powerful incentive for firms to hire veterans and will help lower the veteran unemployment rate

At CMS we have been working with employers across the United States to both educate them on the advantages of hiring Veterans, disadvantaged, unemployed and disadvantaged youths. CMS works with employers and provides a complete administration of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program, New Hire Act, Gulf Zone Credits and now the VOW to Hire Heroes Act.

For more information about how the VOW to Hire Heroes Act can work with your business please call Brian Kelly at 860-678-4401.

For additional information on H.R. 674, or Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, please visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

Brian Kelly featured in Bellwether Magazine

2011-10-07T11:49:00.000-07:00

CMS' Brian Kelly had an opportunity to speak with Bellwether magazine's "your people" issue about how companies can save money with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Click here to read our Work Opportunity Tax Credit feature in @BlythecoLLC Bellwether magazine: http://bit.ly/okezzA

CMS helps companies of all sizes save money by taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Call Brian Kelly at 1-800-517-9099 today to see if it makes sense for you.

Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) Webinars in October

2011-09-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Learn about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program and how much you could potentially save your business in our October webinars.

Join WOTC Expert Brian Kelly, President of CMS, on October 5th or October 19th at 9:30 am to get your questions answered, find out what your potential savings are, and learn the latest news about the American Jobs Act and what it means for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

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"We often find businesses are not aware of the benefits of the WOTC program or they are unsure of the filling process to qualify for the work opportunity tax credit, thus not being able to cash in on the credits available," said Brian. "This is particularly problematic because those companies are not taking advantage of the cost savings that can highly benefit them in a tough economy."

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CMS helps companies of all sizes save money by taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Call Brian Kelly at 1-800-517-9099 today to see if it makes sense for you.

AMERICAN JOBS ACT OVERVIEW

2011-09-09T11:49:00.000-07:00

The American Jobs Act proposed by President Obama includes:

1. Tax Cuts to Help America’s Small Businesses Hire and Grow
2. Putting Workers Back on the Job While Rebuilding and Modernizing America
3. Pathways Back to Work for Americans Looking for Jobs.
4. Tax Relief for Every American Worker and Family
5. Fully Paid for as Part of the President’s Long-Term Deficit Reduction Plan.

To see a complete overview of the proposed American Jobs Act please visit:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/09/08/fact-sheet-american-jobs-act

American Jobs Act

2011-09-08T16:52:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON – President Obama unveiled a surprisingly big $447 billion jobs package Thursday that's intended to spur business hiring and consumer spending in an economy that has sputtered almost to a halt.

Highlights include:

Tax credits for businesses hiring new employees
Tax credits for businesses hiring veterans
Tax credits for businesses hiring the long term unemployed
Reduction in payroll taxes

Continue reading at USA Today.

Brian Kelly on the Potential Expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

2011-09-06T08:23:00.000-07:00

With 14 million unemployed people in the U.S. today, President Obama has to put something in place to stimulate job creation or else our economy will continue to stagnate and cause more people and small businesses financial hardship.

We have been monitoring the job growth & unemployment numbers and I actually see the Obama administration taking several avenues, the first is to piggy back on the American Recovery act and add additional funding for U.S. infrastructure such as roads, highways, public buildings, etc. This could spark the construction sector which had an unemployment rate of 20.6% in 2010 up from 7.4% in 2007 *1.

The second item is to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program to give incentives to employers who hire long-term unemployed individuals. We are already seeing expansion in the WOTC program with the new “Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits” under the Recovery act which hopefully will give employers and an incentive and veterans coming home for military service and get them back into the workforce.

The third item is to follow the lead of Jerry Brown, Governor of California, the nation's second-highest unemployment rate at 12% percent who has a proposal to change how businesses calculate taxes owed to the state. In Obama’s case reducing liabilities for businesses to spur job growth.

Some of this is already underway, one being headed by Rep Schock, Aaron which I strongly support. The Work Opportunity Credit Improvements Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through 2014 the work opportunity tax credit, (2) allow employers to certify certain employees as members of a targeted group for purposes of such credit in lieu of obtaining certification from a state employment security agency, (3) expand the definition of "qualified veteran" for purposes of such credit to include any recently discharged veteran and any veteran receiving specified benefits, and (4) allow such credit for the hiring of high-risk youth who begin work during the period of 2009 through 2014.

Directs the Department of Defense (DOD) or the National Guard, as applicable, to provide individuals discharged or released from the Armed Forces or the National Guard with information and documentation necessary for qualifying for the work opportunity tax credit as a recently discharged veteran.

Brian Kelly, Managing partner with CMS, believes this bill is missing the one key component and that is the need to expand the WOTC program and add a category for Long-term unemployed (i.e. over 6 months). Evidence of this is to look at the job fairs around this country http://abcnews.go.com/Business/thousands-show-job-fair-jobless-rate-rises/story?id=14336519. The Obama administration needs to put meaningful programs in place to start supporting businesses and stimulate job growth.

*1 U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, unemployment rate by industry by year.
*2 U.S. Department of Labor US Statistics of unemployed by state.

CMS helps companies of all sizes save money by taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Call Brian Kelly at 1-800-517-9099 today to see if it makes sense for you.

New Jersey Announces New Online WOTC System

2011-08-19T09:10:00.000-07:00

Aug-15-11 Christie Administration Unveils Streamlined E-Filing System to Give New Jersey Businesses Tax Credits More Quickly. Work Opportunity Tax Credits Helps Employers Hire Workers with Barriers

TRENTON, AUGUST 15, 2011 -- Advancing Governor Christie’s commitment to making New Jersey more business friendly, Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Harold J. Wirths today unveiled a new online system that allows employers to quickly apply for and receive Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC).

“This is another way our administration is cutting red tape,” said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who oversees economic development in New Jersey. “Making it easier for businesses to claim tax credits will lead to more jobs for qualified individuals.”

WOTC refers to a federal tax credit incentive program that offers significant tax credits – up to $4,800 the first year – to employers who hire job seekers with barriers to employment. The targeted groups include individuals with disabilities, those receiving public assistance or food stamps, people previously incarcerated and qualified veterans. The program requires a minimum employment retention period.

“We are excited to bring this new technology to our business customers,” said Commissioner Wirths. “With this new, streamlined electronic system, tax credit certifications for most employers may be validated within two business days. As a result, we are encouraged that even more employers will take advantage of the WOTC program and federal tax credits through the new filing system.”

The new online system replaces the previous method of submitting applications through the U.S. Postal Service and also addresses a backlog of applications that left many employers waiting months to receive their tax credits. An added benefit is that employers may go online to check the status of their applications and determinations.

“Employers or tax credit consultants that represent employers may use the WOTC electronic filing system,” said Anthony Ferrera, director of Workforce Portfolio and Contract Management at the Department of Labor. “The new electronic online system offers more flexibility and control over the application process, which is available 24 hours. The online system not only minimizes errors, but it also moves the process along more quickly so we may promptly validate a business’s tax credit certification.”

In January, the Department of Labor formed an employer focus group to review the design and provide feedback on the web application. In May, the department launched a pilot program, using several employers and consultants, which allowed the department to make modifications to ensure the system is user friendly for New Jersey’s employers.

“Overall, I like the system,” said Lois Zwick, an administrative assistant whose consultant group, Walton Management Services of Ocean, N.J., participated in the pilot program. “It’s long overdue, and the system allows you to go in and fix errors which will cut down on a lot of unnecessary work and back log.”

Employers or job-seekers who want more information about the WOTC program or how to file the online application should go to: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/employer/content/wotc.html, or send an email to: WOTCinquiries@dol.state.nj.us, or call: (609) 292-5525

President Obama Announces Jobs Initiative for Post 9-11 Veterans

2011-08-05T15:30:00.000-07:00

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President Obama To Announce New Steps To Get Veterans Back To Work

2011-08-05T06:30:00.000-07:00

Today the president will announce new steps aimed at helping the nation’s one million unemployed veterans get back to work. In a speech at the Washington Navy Yard, the president will challenge the private sector to hire 100,000 veterans or their spouses by the end of 2013 and will propose extending tax credits for wounded warriors and service members returning from combat.

“The president feels that our veterans who have served the country, put their lives on the line and are coming into a difficult labor market, deserve all the support we as a country can give them to find new careers, new private sector job opportunities that will allow them to have economic security for themselves and their families,” an administration official said.

The president will advocate for a “Returning Heroes Tax Credit,” which would offer participating companies a $2,400 tax credit for hiring short-term unemployed veterans. The White House would also offer additional incentives of $4,800 to companies hiring service members who have faced unemployment for six months or longer. ...

Via: ABC News, Click here for full Article.

Video: Introduction to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

2011-07-22T10:33:00.000-07:00

Brian Kelly explains the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Please note our phone number has changed to 860-678-4401.

For details about our WOTC services, please call Brian directly at 860-678-4401 or visit: www.cmswotc.com

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About Cost Management Services
Cost Management Services (CMS – www.cmshris.com) has been providing employer based solutions, including Employment Tax Credit Services (www.cmswotc.com); web‐based recruiting solution – iRecruit (www.irecruit-software.com) developed by CMS); and the Sage Abra HRMS human resource and payroll solutions. With over 25 years of experience our focus on quality professional services allows us to achieve our goal of complete client satisfaction. CMS utilizes proven technology, implementation methodologies, expertise, and one‐on‐one training to automate, streamline and integrate the complete workforce management process.

CMS Announces New Integration from iRecruit to Work Opportunity Tax Credit Services

2011-07-11T05:30:00.000-07:00

CMS Announces New Integration from iRecruit to Work Opportunity Tax Credit Services

Farmington, CT—July 11, 2011- Cost Management Services (www.cmshris.com), provider of employer based solutions including work opportunity tax credit (“WOTC”) services, cloud-based recruiting software iRecruit and Sage Abra HRMS Software, announced today that it has expanded the iRecruit product to include greater integration to its WOTC processing services.

“The new integration feature,” said Brian Kelly, President of CMS, “Will allow iRecruit customers to take advantage of federal tax credit programs designed to initiate jobs.” The Integration between iRecruit and CMS’s WOTC service will allow our clients a great work flow solution.

“Clients who sign up for our WOTC services can save up to a maximum of $9,000.00 per new hire that qualify.” Said Brian Kelly, “Furthermore, based on our experience we know that between 10% and 15% of all your new hires qualify under one of the federal provisions to receive such a tax savings, such as Unemployed Veterans and Disconnected Youths.”

As a Service Provider CMS is also opening up their WOTC services to other Sage Business Partners.

For details about our WOTC services, please call Brian directly at 860-678-4401 or visit: www.cmswotc.com

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About Cost Management Services
Cost Management Services (CMS – www.cmshris.com) has been providing employer based solutions, including Employment Tax Credit Services (www.cmswotc.com); web‐based recruiting solution – iRecruit (www.irecruit-software.com) developed by CMS); and the Sage Abra HRMS human resource and payroll solutions. With over 25 years of experience our focus on quality professional services allows us to achieve our goal of complete client satisfaction. CMS utilizes proven technology, implementation methodologies, expertise, and one‐on‐one training to automate, streamline and integrate the complete workforce management process.

Rangel Makes Improvements To Work Opportunity Tax Credit

2011-06-17T12:13:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman Charles Rangel [D-NY] and Congressman Aaron Schock [R-IL] introduced the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Improvements Act of 2011 (WOTC). The legislation, aside from renewing the WOTC Act of 1996, would assist in helping discharged veterans and high-risk youth gain employment. Congressman Rangel first sponsored the WOTC in 1977 as the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit.

"In a time of rising economic distress, our disadvantaged youth and discharged veterans have difficulty finding employment," Rangel said. "The Work Opportunity Tax Credit has helped nearly six million people, including over 200,000 New Yorkers gain employment. By renewing and simplifying the program we're sending a message to our youth and our heroic veterans that they are not on their own."

Under the WOTC Improvements Act, tax credits to spur employment for high-risk youth and discharged veterans would be reintroduced after those provisions were not renewed at the end of 2010. Also several hiring tax incentives -- which include an Indian hiring credit, DC hiring incentive, and two credits for Empowerment Zone residents -- would be consolidated and placed under the core WOTC program.

Since 1996, more than 5,800,000 people have left public assistance programs and have gained employment through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Out of the 575,000 people hired in 2010, 145,000 people were certified in the Disconnected Youth category. The Disconnected Youth/High Risk Youth face unemployment rates in excess of 25 percent. Unemployment among returning veterans younger than 24 years of age was 14.1 percent in 2008, outpacing the general population's rate of 11.6 percent for the same age group.

"America's veterans and young people are important resources that we have," Rangel stated. "Re-authorizing the Work Opportunity Credit and investing in our returning soldiers and high-risk youth and will strengthen our great nation as they work hard and stay in the labor force, return to school, and live productive lives. They'll contribute to our communities, our country, and help America win the future."

WORK OPPORTUNTIY TAX CREDIT (WOTC) NEEDS TO BE RENEWED AND SIMPLIFIED BY 12/31/11

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) expires on December 31, 2011. This program has helped over 5,800,000 individuals coming off of public assistance programs to secure jobs, become productive members of society, and has provided economic stability for millions of families.

Targeted hiring tax incentives have been part of the tax code since the early 1970s. Congress has always recognized that certain categories of individuals have significant barriers to entering the job market since employers are reluctant to hire them because the costs of putting the structurally unemployed on their payroll and training often exceed their return on investment in such workers.

WOTC is a key element of welfare reform because it provides a bridge from welfare dependence to work. The program encourages employers to hire public assistance recipients and other needy individuals with few job skills and little or no work experience. Having a job is an essential component to keeping families together.

Employers in the retail, health care, hotel, financial services, and food industries have incorporated these programs into their hiring practices.

In 2001, the GAO issued a report indicating that employers have significantly changed their hiring practices as a result of WOTC which was enacted in 1996. Specifically, GAO indicated employers have provided job mentors, lengthened training periods, engaged in recruiting, outreach, and listed jobs or requested referrals from public agencies or partnerships. WOTC has become a true public-private partnership between private sector employers and federal and state agencies.

WOTC provides a 40% credit on the first $6,000 of wages for those working at least 400 hours, or a partial credit of 25% for those working 120-399 hours.

WOTC is both a hiring incentive, helping to offset the higher costs of recruiting, hiring, and retaining public assistance recipients and other low-skilled individuals, and a retention incentive, providing a higher reward for those who stay longer on the job. Because this program has a positive impact and is considered good economic and social policy both Republicans and Democratic Presidents have called for extensions of the program in their Budget submissions to Congress.

SIMPLIFICATION, MODERNIZATION AND MAKING HIRING TAX INCENTIVES MORE EMPLOYER FRIENDLY

EXTENSION AND REAUTHORIZATION:

Tax Code Simplification:

1. Make all hiring tax incentives categories under core WOTC program: Empowerment Zones/Renewal Communities, DC Hiring Tax Incentive, Indian Employment Tax Credit

2. Alternative Certification

3. Reauthorize Disconnected Youth (High Risk Youth) and Unemployed Veterans Categories

MAKING HIRING TAX INCENTIVES SIMPLE AND MORE EMPLOYER ACCESSIBLE

Currently, there are several hiring tax incentives which include an Indian hiring credit, DC hiring incentive, and two credits for Empowerment Zone residents. These should all be consolidated and placed under the core WOTC program.

Many states are from six months to upwards to two years behind in the processing of employer WOTC “requests for certification” – the State Workforce Agency (SWA) certifies applicant eligibility.

Reauthorization of the Disconnected Youth (now High Risk Youth) and Unemployed Veteran Categories

To read the full story please click here: http://rangel.house.gov

CMS Processing Services

Under the WOTC program our clients are averaging $2,400.00 per qualified tax credit and we work with your companies HR department to streamline the filing process & maximize the savings

Call CMS' Brian Kelly today at 1-860-678-4401 to find out if it makes sense for your company.

Congressmen Call For Tax Credit Extension

2011-06-15T09:54:00.000-07:00

CMS fully supports Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) along with New York City Congressman Charles Rangel in their efforts to extend and expand the employment tax credits to support businesses nationwide to grow jobs. CMS helps business take advantage for these federal initiatives.

Under the WOTC program our clients are averaging $2,400.00 per qualified tax credit and we work with your companies HR department to streamline the filing process & maximize the savings.

Call CMS' Brian Kelly today at 1-860-678-4401 to find out if it makes sense for your company.

Schock and Rangel Seek Extension to Vital Welfare to Work Program

2011-06-05T09:47:00.000-07:00

Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) along with New York City Congressman Charles Rangel has introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the Work Opportunity Tax Credit that is set to expire at the end of this year. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax credit authorized by Congress, has played a vital role in providing assistance for individuals who are looking for work, but also receive public assistance from the government. The program assists individuals who fall within one of twelve categories who have historically faced significant barriers to employment and continues to serve as a principle part of the country’s welfare to work efforts since its introduction in the mid 1990’s.

As the economy continues to recover and jobs remain scarce, the WOTC has served as a critical link for job seekers who, in many cases to no fault of their own, are forced to seek government assistance once laid off, or are entering the job market for the first time, which is the case for many veterans. In April, the national unemployment rate stood at 9.0 percent, and in Illinois the state unemployment rate was at 8.7 percent.

“Unemployment across Illinois, and nationally, remains far too high. This extra tool will continue to assist and incentivize small businesses with hiring new employees,” said Schock. “This program is designed to help individuals who have fallen on bad luck or face other obstacles to employment and offers a way forward where there might not be another avenue.”

The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 first created the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. The program has since been reauthorized and amended numerous times. Since 1996, more than 5.8 million people have left public assistance programs and have gained employment through the WOTC program. In 2010, there were 575,000 individuals hired through the program.

The WOTC is designed to move individuals from a position of public assistance to self-sufficiency as they seek employment to become more financially stable; which will ultimately benefit the individual as well as their family. Many WOTC jobs include work in the retail and hospitality industries. In return the employers who participate in the program are compensated by being able to reduce their federal income tax liability. Currently, participating employers can receive up to $2,400 for each new adult hire, the largest participating group are hires of members of families receiving benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.

The tax credit is set to expire at the end of this year, but many believe that while unemployment remains at record high levels across the country extending this tax credit serves as a critical lifeline for individuals who may not be able to find work otherwise and are forced to seek additional government assistance. Schock’s legislation would extend the tax credit for three more years and in the process would expand the program to reach more unemployed veterans, many whom have faced a very difficult transition as they return to civilian life after their time in the military. Unemployment among returning veterans younger than 24 years of age was 14.1 percent in 2008, outpacing the general population’s rate of 11.6 percent for the same age group. The extension would also focus more attention on high risk youth and would speed up the time from when an employer hires a WOTC employee to when the tax credit is received. All this, Schock hopes, will put more people on a path to a steady income, a more stable family life and will reduce the amount spent on welfare to work programs.

The groups that WOTC assist include: Long-term TANF recipients, other TANF recipients, Veterans, 18-39 year old SNAP (food stamp) recipients, 18-39 year old designated community residents, 16-17 year-old summer youth, vocational rehabilitation referral, ex-felon’s, SSI recipients, Hurricane Katrina employee, Unemployed Veteran, and High Risk Youth.

Schock argues that extending this credit is a better solution to help individuals and families who currently receive TANF benefits and other assistance from government programs, but continue to find it difficult to find a better source of income that will allow them to become more self-sustaining. “I don’t believe we should be relying on the federal government to be the national job creator, but there are things the government can do to help incentivize businesses during the hiring process,” said Schock. “Extending the Work Opportunity Tax Credit is the responsible thing to do especially with unemployment remaining at unacceptably high levels. This credit can be the difference between someone who has lost hope in finding a job and getting them back on their feet again. At the end of the day, no one wins when we have people who are willing and capable of working hard, but are unable to find a job.”

Read the full story here: http://schock.house.gov or http://rangel.house.gov

7 WOTC Tips & Tricks

2011-04-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

7 WOTC Tips & Tricks to ask yourself before you send your employee Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) applications to us:

Did your employee sign and date the forms correctly?
Is the required information complete?
Did you put in their start date?
Did you put in their job title and wage?
Did the employee provide proof of age and address?
Has the employee worked for your company before?
Are you sending the applications to us within 21 days of the employee(s) start date?

Making sure information is complete and timely will help us make the most return on investment for you.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call us at 1-800-517-9099 or email us.

CMS WOTC Radio Ad Highlights Savings with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

2011-02-17T11:03:00.001-08:00

CMS will be airing a new radio commercial on WTIC-AM beginning Monday morning on the Ray Dunaway show. The 15-second spot highlights our Work Opportunity Tax Credit Services. Preview the commercial below.

Under the WOTC program our clients are averaging $2,400.00 per qualified tax credit and we work with your companies HR department to streamline the filing process & maximize the savings.

Call CMS' Brian Kelly today at 1-800-517-9099 to find out if it makes sense for your company.

Click here to listen to WTIC-AM online.

New Senate Bill To Expand WOTC for Veterans

2011-01-31T07:34:00.000-08:00

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced last week that they have introduced legislation to create job opportunities for veterans returning home from war and help businesses create jobs.

This Veterans Employment Transition Act, or the VETs Jobs bill, would reward employers for hiring qualified veterans who have recently completed their service in the military with a tax credit of up to $2,400 per veteran.

A previous version of this credit, which was part of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, was designed to help employers hire veterans, but expired at the end of 2010. The new legislation Baucus and Grassley are introducing today would reinstate the tax credit and make it easier for veterans and small businesses to use. As a result, servicemen and women who have been recently discharged will be able to provide documentation directly from the Department of Defense without having to go through the tax credit’s current certification process.

Read the press release here.

Save on New Hires in 2011 with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

2011-01-03T09:23:00.000-08:00

President Obama's New Hire Act expired on 12/31/2010, so public and private companies whom are looking for tax savings should now focus on taking advantage of the federal employment tax credits i.e. the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program "WOTC".

Under the WOTC program our clients are averaging $2,400.00 per qualified tax credit and we work with your companies HR department to streamline the filing process & maximize the savings.

Call CMS' Brian Kelly today at 1-800-517-9099 to find out if it makes sense for your company.

Employers Missing Out On New-Hire Tax Credit

2010-10-14T07:17:00.000-07:00

Seven months ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed a new tax credit aimed at spurring businesses and nonprofits to hire unemployed people. The credit would restore the public's confidence in the government's ability to get the economy back on track, she said.

Congress enacted the HIRE (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) Act, which allows employers to skip paying their 6.2 percent match into Social Security from the time an eligible worker is hired until the end of this year. If that new employee stays a year, the employer gets another $1,000.

The problem is, most employers don't seem to know about the benefit. And even if the credit were to meet its early expectations, inspiring businesses to hire 250,000 people into jobs that wouldn't otherwise exist, that's just too small to be noticed in a nation with nearly 15 million unemployed people.

Continue reading Employers Missing Out On New-Hire Tax Credit at CTNow.com

According to this report employers are not taking advantage of the HIRE Act. Are you? Call Brian Kelly at 800-517-9099 if you have any questions about this business tax credit.

WOTC Target Groups: Long-Term Family Assistance Recipient

2010-08-01T08:30:00.011-07:00

Target Group Name
Long-Term Family Assistance Recipient

Target Group Definition
A member of a family who has received TANF for at least the last 18 consecutive months ending on the hire date; OR for any 18 months beginning after 8/5/97, and was hired within two years of the 18th month; OR stopped being eligible for TANF payments within the last 2 years because federal or state law limited the maximum time those payments could be made. (This was formerly known as Welfare-to-Work.)

Maximum Amount of Credit

1st year: 40% of Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

2nd year: 50% of Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
Two Years

Qualifying Wages Capped At

$10,000

WOTC Target Groups: SSI Recipient

2010-08-01T08:30:00.010-07:00

Target Group Name
SSI Recipient

Target Group Definition

An individual who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits within 60 days prior to the hire date, including eligible Ticket-to-Work individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Maximum Amount of Credit

40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At
$6,000

WOTC Target Groups: Ex-Felon

2010-08-01T08:30:00.009-07:00

Target Group Name
Ex-Felon

Target Group Definition
An individual who was convicted of or released after serving time for a felony within one year prior to the hire date.

Maximum Amount of Credit

40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At
$6,000

WOTC Target Groups: Vocational Rehabilitation Referral

2010-08-01T08:30:00.008-07:00

Target Group Name
Vocational Rehabilitation Referral

Target Group Definition

An individual receiving or having received services pursuant to an Individual Plan of Employment through a state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs within two years prior to the hire date, including eligible Ticket-to-Work individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Maximum Amount of Credit

Qualifying Wages Capped At
$6,000

WOTC Target Groups: Disconnected Youth

2010-08-01T08:30:00.007-07:00

Target Group Name
Disconnected Youth

Target Group Definition

A 16-24 year old who (1) has not attended a secondary, technical, or post-secondary school for more than an average of 10 hours per week, not counting periods which the school was closed for scheduled vacations; AND (2) during the past six months, if employed, during each consecutive three-month period within the past six months, earned less than the applicable minimum wage for 30 hours work every week during the three-month period; AND does not have certificate of graduation from a secondary school or General Education Development (GED) certificate OR has a certificate that was awarded at least six months ago and has not held a job or been admitted to a technical or post-secondary school since receiving the certificate. Must be hired in 2009 or 2010.

Maximum Amount of Credit

$6,000

WOTC Target Groups: Summer Youth

2010-08-01T08:30:00.006-07:00

Target Group Name
Summer Youth

Target Group Definition
A 16 or 17 year-old who is a resident of one of the federally designated Renewal Communities (RC), or Empowerment Zones (EZ) and is hired between May 1 and Sept. 15. There is one area in PA: parts of Philadelphia. For verification information on RC/EZ locations, visit the HUD Web site at: http://egis.hud.gov/egis/cpd/rcezec/ezec_open.htm.

Maximum Amount of Credit

40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At

$3,000

WOTC Target Groups: Designated Community Resident

2010-08-01T08:30:00.005-07:00

Target Group Name
Designated Community Resident

Target Group Definition

An 18-39 year-old who is a resident of one of the federally designated Renewal Communities (RC), Empowerment Zones (EZ), Enterprise Communities (EC) or Rural Renewal Counties (RRC). (There are three designated areas in PA: parts of Philadelphia and all of Venango and Warren Counties). For verification information on RC/EZ/EC locations, visit the HUD Web site at: http://egis.hud.gov/egis/cpd/rcezec/ezec_open.htm.

Maximum Amount of Credit

WOTC Target Groups: Unemployed Veteran

2010-08-01T08:30:00.004-07:00

Target Group Name Unemployed Veteran

Target Group Definition

An individual who was discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces at any time during the five-year period ending on the hire date; AND received unemployment compensation under State or Federal law for not less than four weeks during the one-year period ending on the hire date. Must be hired in 2009 or 2010.

Maximum Amount of Credit
40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At
$6,000

WOTC Target Groups: Qualified Disabled Veteran

2010-08-01T08:30:00.003-07:00

Target Group Name
Qualified Disabled Veteran

Target Group Definition

An individual who is entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability AND is hired within one year after having been discharged or released from activity duty, OR has been unemployed for six months or more (whether or not consecutive) within the one-year period ending on the hire date.

Maximum Amount of Credit
40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At
$12,000

WOTC Target Groups: Qualified Veteran

2010-08-01T08:30:00.002-07:00

Target Group Name
Qualified Veteran

Target Group Definition

An individual who served at least 180 days of active duty and is a member of a family who received SNAP for at least three consecutive months during the 15-month period ending on the hire date.

Maximum Amount of Credit

40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit
One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At
$6,000

WOTC Target Groups: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

2010-08-01T08:30:00.001-07:00

Target Group Name SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Target Group Definition
An 18-39 year-old member of a family who received SNAP (formally known as SNAP) for at least six consecutive months ending on the hire date, OR for at least three of the five month period ending on the date of hire, but no longer receiving on the hire date.

Maximum Amount of Credit

WOTC Target Groups: Title IV-A Recipient

2010-08-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

Target Group Name: Title IV-A Recipient

Target Group Definition
A member of a family who received Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) for any nine out of the 18 month period ending on the hire date.

Maximum Amount of Credit
40% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed at least 400 hours; 25% of first-year Qualifying Wages for those new hires employed between 120 and 399 hours.

Length of Credit One Year

Qualifying Wages Capped At: $6,000

Introduction to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program

2010-07-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

For more information about the Work Opportunity Tax Credit please visit www.cmswotc.com or call CMS at 1-800-517-9099.

Sage Abra, the New Hire Act and the American Recovery Act

2010-07-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Our last session of the Abra Lunch & Learn Webinar series was so popular that we are doing it again for anyone who was unable to attend in July.

Overview
Everything you need to know about Sage Abra and the New Hire Act and the American Recovery Act and how they can benefit your company.

Speaker
Brian Kelly, CMS

Date
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 10.30am - 11.30am ET (Register)

To register for any of the Lunch & Learn webcasts please call Linzi at 860-678-4401 or visit:
http://www.cmshris.com/lunch_and_learn.html

We also welcome your input and suggestions for future topics.

Senators Present Bipartisan Plan for Post-Oil Spill Small Business, Tourism Recovery

2010-07-06T07:04:00.000-07:00

For residents on the front lines of the oil spill, hope is fading fast.

"It's hard to explain exactly what's going on with us, but, all of us have died in our own way with this," says Gulf resident Pam Thompson. "And it's horrible, and it's really hard to explain to you when you feel like you've lost everything that you are."

And time is running out for some small businesses along the oil-splattered beaches.

"I hope they get it capped. If they get it capped, then they can deal with the problem," says J.J. Pierotich, the owner of Souvenir City in Biloxi, Mississippi. "I'm an optimistic kind of person. We're a family business. My dad is just the opposite - he thinks we're going to be laying people off and cutting our hours next week."

But, Pierotich may benefit from tax breaks being proposed for struggling small businesses. Senator Bill Nelson and Senator George LeMieux are among the six Democrats and Republicans who have worked together on a plan to take some of the burden off of property owners.

"It is going to take time for our coastal communities to recover. We should do all we can to help that process along," said Sen. George LeMieux.

Lawmakers believe the proposal would bring jobs and tourism back to the Gulf Coast through tax breaks and by providing tax credits to companies that hire workers displaced by the oil spill.

"This is by no means going to solve the economic woes created by the BP spill, but it should help many of the folks who've been hit so hard," said Sen. Bill Nelson.

The proposal has already been passed along to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus.

To continue reading:

http://wokv.com/localnews/2010/07/senators-present-bipartisan-pl.html

Related articles:

Tax Relief Sought for Gulf states hit by oil spill
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66148Y20100702?type=domesticNews

Senators introduce tax relief bill for Gulf Coast
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/107013-senators-introduce-tax-relief-bill-for-gulf-coast

7 WOTC Tips and Tricks

2010-07-01T11:43:00.000-07:00

7 WOTC Tips & Tricks to ask yourself before you send your employee Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) applications to us:

Did your employee sign and date the forms correctly?
Is the required information complete?
Did you put in their start date?
Did you put in their job title and wage?
Did the employee provide proof of age and address?
Has the employee worked for your company before?
Are you sending the applications to us within 21 days of the employee(s) start date?

Making sure information is complete and timely will help us make the most return on investment for you.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or email us.

New HIRE Act Integrated with CMS' WOTC Services

2010-06-01T13:45:00.000-07:00

CMS has successfully integrated the New Hire Tax Act of 2010 with our WOTC services to provide our clients an additional way to comply with the tax laws and save additional money.

Click here to read more about the Hire ACT of 2010

Learn more about the WOTC: http://www.cmswotc.com/

Calculate your potential WOTC savings: WOTC Calculator

The Federal HIRE Act

2010-03-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Farmington, CT March 22 -- CMS, a leading provider of Employer Solutions, including iRecruit, CMS’s Employment Tax Credit (WOTC) processing services, Sage Software HR, payroll and benefits administration, announced it is ready to assist its clients with specific statutory and other compliance requirements associated with the Federal HIRE Act. The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) legislation was recently passed by Congress and was signed into law by President Obama on March 18th, 2010.

"The intent of the HIRE Act by Congress and the Administration is to reinvigorate the workforce," said Brian Kelly, President of CMS. "While these measures will certainly be welcomed by employers, staying compliant in this complex and quickly changing business environment can be a burden for companies of all sizes. CMS is committed to making it easy for clients to remain compliant while reducing expenses and increasing cash flow."

CMS helps clients understand and take advantage of complex employment-related tax credit legislation such as the job creation provisions within the HIRE Act. The HIRE Act eliminates the current 6.2 percent employer Social Security tax for eligible new hires, generating immediate savings that will positively impact an employer's bottom line. In order to obtain the credit, it also requires any new hire to certify his/her previous employment status by signed affidavit. Additionally, companies are afforded either a significant income tax credit of $1,000 per qualifying worker once the worker is employed for at least 52 consecutive weeks, or 6.2% of wages paid to the qualifying worker over the 52-week period, whichever is less.

For clients of all sizes already using Sage Abra's payroll systems and whose new employees are eligible under the HIRE Act, Sage Software is implementing changes to their product offerings to help organizations comply with the HIRE Act and will reflect the legislative changes in an upcoming release.

Combine this new Hire Act legislation with CMS WOTC services and business stands to potentially save up to $9,021.00 per new hire who has been without full-time employment for at least 60 days.

CMS's offering includes:

CMS WOTC service performs a complete solution for employers to take advantage of the Federal Employment Tax Credits available. CMS provides pre-screening for all new hires to identify eligible employees, and performs all correspondence to state and federal agencies for employers to maximize the tax credits savings, tax credits can be as much as $6,000 per new employee. For more information and to obtain an estimate of a company's potential savings, please visit www.cmswotc.com or call 1-800-517-9099.

How Businesses Can Save Money on Holiday Hiring

2009-11-04T07:47:00.000-08:00

With just a few weeks to go until Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, retailers are seeking to fill seasonal positions

Snagajob.com is reporting that on average retailers plan to hire 3.1 seasonal employees in 2009, a drop of 16% from last year. They report that retailers aren't the only ones hiring. Other good bets include warehouse jobs, restaurant jobs and hotel jobs. Tax preparation companies like Jackson Hewitt and H&R Block also offer seasonal jobs.

If you are hiring seasonal employees this holiday season you are not alone. Thousands of companies nationwide have already begun their annual holiday hiring to accommodate the expected increase in seasonal sales.

The holiday hiring season provides a huge opportunity for employers to take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. WOTC applies to new hires only for employees who fall into one of the following categories:

Designated Community Resident
Ex-Felon
Family Assistant Recipient
Family Assistant Recipient (long term)
SNAP Recipient (food stamps)
SSI Recipient
Summer Youth
Veteran
Veteran (disabled)

New hires do not have to be full-time employees in order for you to qualify for the tax credit. As long as the employee works between 120 - 400 hours for your company you can receive up to 40% of their wages (up to $6,000) in tax credits.

CMS has processed WOTC tax credits for companies for over 13 years and based on our experience up to 15% of the workforce is eligible for the employment tax credits. Why aren’t you taking advantage? Call CMS today at 1-800-517-9099 to find out how we can save you money this holiday season.

Calculate your potential tax savings with our WOTC Tax Credit Savings Calculator

About CMS
CMS - Sage Abra HRMS is a Sage Software Select certified Business Partner, providing Sage Abra HRMS software solutions to the North East. CMS has been providing Sage Abra HRMS (Human Resource Management Systems), Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits Enrollment, Training, Time and Attendance, Employee Self Service, and Work Opportunity Tax Credits solutions since 1997. Call CMS Today For a Free Assessment of Your HR & Payroll Software Needs at 1-800-517-9099.

Rooney Seeks to Expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

2009-10-30T08:33:00.000-07:00

Rooney and Boccieri Join Together Again on to Introduce Another Job Creation Bill

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) and Congressman John Boccieri (D-Ohio) introduced their second bipartisan job creation bill titled the Back to Work Tax Credit Act which encourages employers to create new jobs by hiring the long-term unemployed. The legislation, which builds upon the HIRE America Act introduced earlier this month by Rooney and Boccieri, specifically expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to give employers a tax credit for hiring people who have been collecting unemployment benefits for 26 weeks.

“Getting people back to work is job one for me,” said Rep. Tom Rooney. “Florida’s unemployment rate climbed to a staggering 11% last month. Hendry County has the highest unemployment rate in the state with 16.8% and St. Lucie is ranked third with 15.3%. These are unacceptable numbers that demand action. Finding real solutions requires bipartisan action and that is why I have partnered with my Democratic colleague and fellow freshman Rep. John Boccieri to introduce the ‘Back to Work Tax Credit Act’ to help get people back to work today.”

“With Ohio’s unemployment rate still higher than the national average, the time is now to put Ohioans back to work,” said Congressman Boccieri. “Though we have a long way to go to rebuild our economy, we are headed in the right direction with the Back to Work Tax Credit Act. This legislation is a win-win for employers and employees because it encourages businesses to hire additional workers, especially those who have been unemployed for many months. This legislation helps struggling employers in our district create new jobs, encourages economic growth, and helps Ohioans who want to work get back on their feet. I am proud we can come together not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans, to protect our workers, create economic development, and restore the hope and promise of America.”

“Creating jobs on the Treasure Coast is crucial to economic recovery,” said Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce President Joe Catrambone. “Businesses in Martin County need help to grow and expand allowing them to hire additional employees -- expanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit is great way to encourage business to expand.”

The Back to Work Tax Credit Act helps people who most urgently need to get back to work by expanding the income tax credit to employers who hire the long-term unemployed. The bill expands the income tax credit to 40% of the first $6,000 in wages paid for employers who retain new hires on their payroll for at least 400 hours during the worker’s first year of employment.

Earlier this month, Boccieri and Rooney worked together to introduce the Helping Invigorate and Revive our Economy Act of 2009, also known as the HIRE America Act, to help create jobs for a larger pool of working Americans by expanding the WOTC to encourage employers to hire more employees in general, not just the long-term unemployed.

Currently the Work Opportunity Tax Credit is set to expire on August 31, 2011. The HIRE America Act would make these provisions permanent. For additional information on the current Work Opportunity Tax Credit please click here.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Wyoming

2009-10-29T09:00:00.051-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Wyoming who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Wyoming: http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/es/wotc.aspx

WOTC Forms

CMS has processed WOTC tax credits for companies for over 13 years and based on our experience up to 15% of the workforce is eligible for the employment tax credits. Why aren’t you taking advantage? Call CMS today at 1-800-517-9099 to find out how we can save you money.

Calculate your potential tax savings with our WOTC Tax Credit Savings Calculator

About CMS
CMS - Sage Abra HRMS is a Sage Software Select certified Business Partner, providing Sage Abra HRMS software solutions to the North East. CMS has been providing Sage Abra HRMS (Human Resource Management Systems), Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits Enrollment, Training, Time and Attendance, Employee Self Service, and Work Opportunity Tax Credits solutions since 1997. Call CMS Today For a Free Assessment of Your HR & Payroll Software Needs at 1-800-517-9099.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Wisconsin

2009-10-29T09:00:00.050-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Wisconsin who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Wisconsin: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/jobservice/taxcredit/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in West Virginia

2009-10-29T09:00:00.049-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in West Virginia who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of West Virginia: http://www.wvbep.org/scripts/bep/jobs/wotc/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Washington State

2009-10-29T09:00:00.048-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Washington state who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Washington: http://www.esd.wa.gov/hireanemployee/resources/taxcredits/index.php

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Virginia

2009-10-29T09:00:00.047-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Virginia who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Virginia: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/vecportal/employer/wotc.cfm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Vermont

2009-10-29T09:00:00.046-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Vermont who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Vermont: http://www.labor.vermont.gov/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Utah

2009-10-29T09:00:00.045-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Utah who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Utah: http://jobs.utah.gov/employer/Business/wotc.asp

WOTC Forms

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Texas

2009-10-29T09:00:00.044-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Texas who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Texas: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/wotc/wotc.html

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit inTennessee

2009-10-29T09:00:00.043-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Tennessee who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Tennessee: http://www.tn.gov/labor-wfd/wotc.html

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in South Dakota

2009-10-29T09:00:00.042-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in South Dakota who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of South Dakota: http://dol.sd.gov/wotc/default.aspx

WOTC Forms

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in South Carolina

2009-10-29T09:00:00.040-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in South Carolina who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of South Carolina: http://personalpathways.sc.gov (pdf file)

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Rhode Island

2009-10-29T09:00:00.039-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Rhode Island who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Rhode Island: http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/esu/taxcredits.htm#WOTC

WOTC Forms

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Pennsylvania

2009-10-29T09:00:00.038-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Pennsylvania who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Pennsylvania: http://www.dli.state.pa.us/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Oregon

2009-10-29T09:00:00.037-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Oregon who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Oregon: http://www.oregon.gov

WOTC Forms

Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Oklahoma

2009-10-29T09:00:00.036-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Oklahoma who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Oklahoma: http://www.oesc.state.ok.us/WIP/WOTC.shtm

WOTC Forms

Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Ohio

2009-10-29T09:00:00.035-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Ohio who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Ohio: http://jfs.ohio.gov/wotc/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in North Dakota

2009-10-29T09:00:00.034-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in North Dakota who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of North Dakota: http://www.state.nd.us/jsnd/docs/workforce/jsnd5006.pdf

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in North Carolina

2009-10-29T09:00:00.033-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in North Carolina who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of North Carolina: http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dsb/wotc.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in New York

2009-10-29T09:00:00.032-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in New York who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of New York: http://www.labor.state.ny.us/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in New Mexico

2009-10-29T09:00:00.031-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in New Mexico who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of New Mexico: http://www.dws.state.nm.us/dws-TaxCreditOp.html

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in New Jersey

2009-10-29T09:00:00.030-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in New Jersey who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of New Jersey: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/employer/content/wotc.html

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in New Hampshire

2009-10-29T09:00:00.029-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in New Hampshire who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of New Hampshire: http://www.nh.gov/nhes/employer/index.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Nevada

2009-10-29T09:00:00.028-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Nevada who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Nevada: http://detr.state.nv.us/es/es_wotc.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Nebraska

2009-10-29T09:00:00.027-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Nebraska who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Nebraska: http://www.dol.nebraska.gov

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Montana

2009-10-29T09:00:00.026-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Montana who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Montana: http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/wotc/wotc.asp

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Missouri

2009-10-29T09:00:00.025-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Missouri who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Missouri: http://www.missouridevelopment.org/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Mississippi

2009-10-29T09:00:00.024-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Mississippi who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Mississippi: http://www.mdrs.state.ms.us/business/taxcredits.asp

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Minnesota

2009-10-29T09:00:00.023-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Minnesota who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Minnesota: http://www.deed.state.mn.us/wotc/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Michigan

2009-10-29T09:00:00.022-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Michigan who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118--78849--,00.html
Michigan Work Opportunity Tax Credits Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Massachusetts

2009-10-29T09:00:00.021-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Massachusetts who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Massachusetts: http://www.massworkforce.org/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Maryland

2009-10-29T09:00:00.020-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Maryland who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Maryland: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/wotc.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Maine

2009-10-29T09:00:00.019-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Maine who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Maine: http://www.mainecareercenter.com/business/
Maine Work Opportunity Tax Credit Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Louisiana

2009-10-29T09:00:00.018-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Louisiana who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Louisiana: http://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/WFD_MainMenu.asp

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Kentucky

2009-10-29T09:00:00.017-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Kentucky who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Kentucky: http://www.oet.ky.gov/des/employer/tax_credit.asp

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Kansas

2009-10-29T09:00:00.016-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Kansas who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Kansas: http://www.kansascommerce.com
Kansas Work Opportunity Tax Credit Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Iowa

2009-10-29T09:00:00.015-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Iowa who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Iowa: http://www.iowaworkforce.org/access/wotc.html
Iowa Work Opportunity Tax Credit Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Indiana

2009-10-29T09:00:00.014-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Indiana who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Indiana: http://www.in.gov/dwd/2497.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Illinois

2009-10-29T09:00:00.013-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Ilinois who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Ilinois: http://www.ides.state.il.us/employer/ui-credits.asp
State of Illinois Work Opportunity Tax Credit Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Idaho

2009-10-29T09:00:00.012-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Idaho who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Idaho: http://labor.idaho.gov/

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Hawaii

2009-10-29T09:00:00.011-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Hawaii who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Hawaii: http://dlir.state.hi.us/labor/wdc/brochures/TaxCredits.pdf

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Georgia

2009-10-29T09:00:00.010-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Georgia who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Georgia: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/em/learn_about_tax_credits_and_incentives.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Florida

2009-10-29T09:00:00.009-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Florida who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Florida: http://www.floridajobs.org/workforce/wotc.html

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in the District of Columbia

2009-10-29T09:00:00.008-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in the District of Columbia who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the District of Columbia: http://does.dc.gov/does/cwp/view,a,1232,q,537806.asp

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Delaware

2009-10-29T09:00:00.007-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Delaware who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Delaware: http://www.delawareworks.com/emptrain/services/employerservices.shtml

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Connecticut

2009-10-29T09:00:00.006-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Connecticut who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Connecticut: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/taxcredits/wotc.htm
Connecticut Work Opportunity Tax Credit Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Colorado

2009-10-29T09:00:00.005-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Colorado who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Colorado: http://www.coworkforce.com/Emp/taxcredits.asp
Colorado Work Opportunity Tax Credits Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in California

2009-10-29T09:00:00.004-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in California who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of California: http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/Work_Opportunity_Tax_Credit.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit in Arkansas

2009-10-29T09:00:00.003-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Arkansas who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Arkansas: http://www.arkansas.gov/esd/Employers/WOTC.htm

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Arizona

2009-10-29T09:00:00.002-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Arizona who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Alaska

2009-10-29T09:00:00.001-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Alaska who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

Additional Work Opportunity Tax Credits information for the State of Alaska: http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/wotc.htm
Work Opportunity Tax Credits Brochure

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Work Opportunity Tax Credits in Alabama

2009-10-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers in Alabama who hire people from specific target groups that experience barriers to employment.

WOTC can provide up to $2,400 in tax relief for each qualifying hire, and up to $9,000 for long term family assistance recipient hires.
Easy application process. We do all the work for you.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary employees make your business eligible for the tax credit.
Employers may claim a tax credit on an unlimited number of qualifying new hires.

The Tax Credit program was extended through August 31, 2011. This occurred when the President signed The Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 into law on May 25, 2007.

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HIRE America Act about creating jobs today

2009-10-16T10:34:00.000-07:00

Late last week congressman Tom Rooney introduced the Helping Invigorate and Revive our Economy Act of 2009 (H.R. 3784), also known as the HIRE America Act, with Rep. John Boccieri (D-Ohio). The HIRE America Act will expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to help small businesses and firms hire more employees.

CMS' Brian Kelly wrote "As a small business and a service company whom manages the employment tax credits for hundreds of companies nationwide, this is one of the best ideas and bills I have read. This hits the root of the challenge, putting people back to work and providing small business with the tools to grow their business. Great Job!"

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Recovery Act expands work opportunity tax credit

2009-10-08T08:16:00.000-07:00

Employers have until Oct. 17 to take advantage of a popular federal tax credit program that has added two new categories of workers – unemployed veterans and disconnected youth – to the list of groups that qualify employers for tax credits.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to private-for-profit employers who hire from specific targeted groups that have experienced difficulty in securing employment. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) expanded eligibility to employers who hire workers from the two new targeted groups and employ them during 2009 or 2010.

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Calculate Your Savings with CMS' WOTC Tax Credit Program

2009-09-08T11:10:00.000-07:00

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program is designed to give employers an incentive to hire welfare-to-work employees. By taking advantage of the CMS WOTC program you can save up to $3,500 per new hire the first year, and up to $5,000 the second year of employment.

Visit our WOTC page for a tax savings calculator to calculate your potential savings, and find out more about the WOTC program.
http://www.cmshris.com/wotc.html

Benefit your business by participating in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program.

Call today to speak with a CMS WOTC Representative at 1-800-517-9099 and ask for Brian, or send an email.

New York State Responds to Rising Unemployment

2009-07-20T07:12:00.001-07:00

New York State Responds to Rising Unemployment, Thousands of Dollars in Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits available.

ROCHESTER, NY (07/16/2009)-- State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and Empire State Development Chairman & CEO designate Dennis Mullen today outlined a wide range of initiatives administered by the NYS Department of Labor designed to help businesses in the Finger Lakes Region weather the current recession. These include federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) for new hires, training programs and an initiative that helps companies avoid potential layoffs. In the Rochester area, the unemployment rate was 8.4 percent in June 2009, compared with 7.7 percent in May 2009 and 5.3 percent in June 2008 (not seasonally adjusted).

"As Governor Paterson often says, we are a state rich with resources, the most impressive of which is our human capital," said Commissioner Smith. "We need to invest in that capital here in the Finger Lakes Region, and let it grow. That is the ultimate goal of these initiatives, funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act."

"With unemployment steadily rising, it becomes increasingly important to support workforce and business development initiatives across New York State," said Dennis M. Mullen, Chairman & CEO designate, Empire State Development. "ESD provides many services and programs to businesses that are designed to strengthen a business' competitiveness and to ensure our State's workforce remains one of the most productive and diverse in the country. During these challenging economic times, we will work to fully utilize the competitive resources already available to New York that set us apart from other states, such as access to water and an international border and a highly educated workforce."

Businesses in the Finger Lakes Region that are hiring are encouraged to take advantage of federal Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC) administered by the Department of Labor. These credits, which can amount to thousands of dollars for each new hire, are available for any business that hires WOTC-eligible individuals, including: long-term Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients; TANF recipients; veterans (eligibility criteria for veterans has expanded under the federal stimulus package); ex-felons; summer youth (eligibility criteria for youth has expanded under the federal stimulus package); vocational rehabilitation referrals; 18 to 39 year-old food stamp recipients; Supplemental Security Income Recipients; and individuals living in designated zones across the state. Businesses in the Finger Lakes Region interested in WOTC should call 1-888-4-NYSDOL. The State officials also encouraged Finger Lakes Region businesses to tap into the Labor Department's Building Skills in New York State (BUSINYS) program and upgrade the skills of their incumbent workers. Under this $5 million training program, funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, businesses with four or more workers are eligible to apply for up to $50,000 in worker training funds from the Department of Labor.

The purpose of the BUSINYS initiative is to ensure that the skills of workers do not deteriorate or become "stale" in an ever-more competitive and technologically complex global economy. Once awards are made to businesses in the Finger Lakes Region, incumbent workers will be trained in specific occupational skills needed by that business or industry. Eventually, this can lead to potential career growth and increased wages.

In order to be considered for an award, an applicant must:

• Be a private sector, for-profit, or not-for-profit business, and have four or more employees; or a consortium of two or more such businesses that have the same training needs.

• Be headquartered or have at least one physical location in New York State at the time the proposal is submitted. (Funds awarded to applicants must be expended on employees working at the applicant's New York State facilities.)

• Have contacted their local workforce investment area.

In addition:

• The position(s) targeted for training must exist and be filled at the time the proposal is submitted.

• The applicant must demonstrate that the training will result in the workers' acquisition of transferable occupational skills. Businesses have until July 20, 2009 to apply for the BUSINYS training program. There is no minimum award amount. Contracts will be awarded for a period of up to six months. For more information or to download an application, visit the Labor Department's homepage at www.labor.ny.gov.

Officials also called upon businesses in the region that are considering laying off workers to look into the Labor Department's Shared Work Program. Shared Work provides employers an alternative to layoffs as they face a temporary decline in business. Rather than lay off a percentage of workers to cut costs, an employer can use this program to reduce the hours of all or a particular group of employees. In turn, employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits to compensate for their lost wages. Under the Shared Work program, participating employees do not see a reduction in their health insurance, retirement, vacation pay, or other fringe benefits.In 2008, there were 67 companies and 2,947 workers in the Shared Work program in the Finger Lakes Region. Statewide, 462 companies and 14,775 workers participated in the program during that year. From January through May 2009, there were 231 companies and 6,702 workers participating in the Shared Work program in the Finger Lakes Region. During this same time period, 1,317 companies and 31,446 workers participated in the program statewide. Businesses interested in applying for the Shared Work program can call (518) 457-5807. To find out more about the Department of Labor and its services for businesses and workers, please visit www.labor.ny.gov.

To find out more about Empire State Development and its services for businesses and workers, please visit www.empire.state.ny.us.

For more about Work Opportunity Tax Credits please visit www.cmswotc.com

CMS In the News

2009-04-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

From the archives. CMS' Brian Kelly was highlighted in the Bristol Press in a feature about helping people find a job and get off welfare, and how the Work Opportunity Tax Credit provides an incentive to hire.

Click here to read the feature.

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Have a question for us, or want to ask us how the WOTC can help your business? To speak with a CMS WOTC Representative, or find out about the Work opportunity Tax Credit Savings in your state, please call us at 1-800-517-9099 and ask for Brian, or send an email.

1 in 10 Americans on Food Stamps

2009-04-02T10:18:00.000-07:00

Food stamp list swells to record 32.2 million

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A record 32.2 million people -- one in every 10 Americans -- received food stamps at latest count, the government said on Thursday, a reflection of the recession now in its 16th month.

Food stamps are the major U.S. antihunger program and help poor people buy groceries. The average benefit was $112.82 per person in January.

The January figure marks the third time in five months that enrollment set a record.

"A weakened economy means that many more individuals are turning to SNAP/Food Stamps," said the Food Research and Action Center, an antihunger group, using the acronym for the renamed food stamp program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The U.S. unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in February, the highest in 25 years. Weekly claims for jobless benefits totaled 669,000 last week, the highest in 26 years, the government said on Thursday.

Food stamp enrollment rose in all but four of the 50 states during January, said Agriculture Department figures. Vermont, Alaska and South Dakota had increases of more than 5 percent. Texas had the largest enrollment, 2.984 million, down 65,000, followed by California at 2.545 million, up 43,000, and New York with 2.211 million, up 37,000.

Food stamp benefits get a temporary 13 percent increase, beginning with this month, under the economic stimulus law signed by President Barack Obama. The increase equals $80 a month for a household of four.

Recent food stamp data

Month Enrollment
September 2008 31.587 million
October 2008 31.050 million
November 2008 31.097 million
December 2008 31.784 million
January 2009 32.205 million

(Reporting by Charles Abbott; Editing by Christian Wiessner)

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Have a question for us, or want to ask us how the WOTC can help your business? To speak with a CMS WOTC Representative, or find out about the Work opportunity Tax Credit Savings in your state, please call us at 1-800-517-9099 and ask for Brian, or send an email.

Work Opportunity Tax Credits could save employers $154 million

2009-02-18T10:29:00.000-08:00

The San Antonio Business Journal reports that employers in the state of Texas may be able to save up to $154 million in tax savings with the WOTC.

The Texas Workforce Commission is notifying private employers throughout the state that they may be able to reduce their federal income liability by as much as $154 million if they have hired employees from qualified targeted populations.

Employers filing their 2008 taxes can take advantage of an estimated $154 million in income tax savings by utilizing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). It is a federal income tax credit that is available to private for-profit employers. Businesses have to apply for certification through the Texas Workforce Commission to claim qualified employees on their income taxes. All applications must be postmarked no later than 28 days from the worker’s start date.

Companies can earn credits up to $2,400 per employee. Employers will be able to claim the credit on their business taxes. The tax credit is designed to encourage employers to hire new employees from nine targeted groups of job seekers who may face barriers to employment.

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To speak with a CMS WOTC Representative, or find out about the Work opportunity Tax Credit Savings in your state, please call us at 1-800-517-9099 and ask for Brian, or send an email.

Click here to download the WOTC brochure for more information.

CMS Announces WOTC Webinar Series for Federal Employment Tax Credits

2009-02-18T10:07:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Linzi Strong
(860) 678‐4401
lstrong@cmshris.com

New work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) webinars to educate employers of all sizes on how to take advantage of the Federal Employment Tax Credits.

Farmington, CT – February 20, 2009 – Cost Management Services (www.cmshris.com), a provider of employer based solutions including work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) services, Sage Abra HRMS Solutions, web based recruiting software iRecruit, and human resource management and payroll solutions, launched a new online webinar series for their work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) services. The personalized webinar series is designed for businesses that want to take advantage of the federal tax credits, but are unaware of who may qualify and the processes involved.

Introduction of the new WOTC Webinar Series (www.cmswotc.com) means CMS now provides employers with additional information that can assist them in saving money ‐‐ including their longstanding WOTC full‐service options. This webinar series will be a great educational tool. The webinar series will be held twice weekly beginning February 24th. Full Schedule details can be found on our website (www.cmswotc.com).

“Like the products and services we already provide to our customers,” says Brian Kelly, managing partner of CMS, “our clients who sign up for our WOTC services save up to a maximum of $5,000.00 per new hire that qualify. Furthermore, based on our analysis we have determined that 10% to 15% of all your new hires qualify under the federal provisions to receive such a tax savings.”

We often find businesses are not aware of the benefits of the WOTC program or they are unsure of the filling process to qualify for the work opportunity tax credit, thus not being able to cash in on the credits available. This is particularly problematic because those companies are not taking advantage of the cost savings that can highly benefit them in a tough economy. Brian Kelly adds, “Employers can now become more educated on the WOTC while finding additional ways to capture the sometimes millions of dollars left on the table by not taking advantage of these terrific employer job creation incentives.”

For details about our WOTC services, visit: www.cmswotc.com

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About Cost Management Services

Cost Management Services (CMS – www.cmshris.com) has been providing employer based solutions, including Employment Tax Credit Services (www.cmswotc.com); web‐based recruiting solution – iRecruit (www.irecruit-software.com developed by CMS); and the Sage Abra HRMS human resource and payroll solutions. With over 25 years of experience our focus on quality professional services allows us to achieve our goal of complete client satisfaction. CMS utilizes proven technology, implementation methodologies, expertise, and one‐on‐one training to automate, streamline and integrate the complete workforce management process.

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