Good News! the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit ("W.O.T.C.") program
has been extended again by Congress through 12-31-2025!

In short, the WOTC program provides generous tax credits of up to $9,600 to employers who hire individuals within certain hiring categories, such as those recently on government programs as Welfare (TANF) Food Stamps (SNAP), SSI, as well as unemployed veterans and more. However, the paperwork, administration, accounting and filing process is extremely time consuming and complicated.

SmartChart-HR™ streamlines the process for employers to screen and select new hires who qualify for employer tax credit relied under WOTC. Our proprietary software application assists in the screening process, and hands all of the heavy lifting over to us, allowing your HR Department to concentrate on interviewing, on-boarding and benefits.

SmartChart-HR™ handles the entire process:

Coordination with employer's HR Dept for proper completion of all applications
Review and electronic submission of all applications to state agencies (IRS Form 8850 and DOL Form 9061)
Regular follow-up and reporting to employer on pending applications
Obtaining of Federal certifications
Calculation of payroll eligible for credits for up to two years per employee
Coordination with employer's Finance Dept regarding tax credits issue

For more details about the program, click here:

The good news is that WOTC is here through at least 2025.

Don't lose out on this valuable hiring incentive opportunity.

We're here to help.

ATTENTION GEORGIA, MARYLAND AND NY EMPLOYERS:

Do you know that there are state programs that can boost your WOTC hiring tax credits to as much as $20,000 per eligible new hire?

Scroll down below and see our "contact us" page for details on available state programs...

Which employers are eligible for Federal and State New-Hire Tax Credit Programs?

All legal, for-profit entities in all 50 states may participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, as well as all individual State hiring Incentive programs (e.g. NY Youth Jobs, Jobs4Jersey, etc.).

There is NO minimum hiring requirement for any Federal or State programs that we participate in.

Individual states may, at their own discretion, choose not to provide state-sponsored tax incentives to entities that are not in good standing.

Smartchart-HR provides screening, processing, filing and reporting services to employers of all sizes. Please contact us for details.

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State-sponsored Hiring Incentive Grants & Tax Credit Programs

Many states provide extremely generous cash grants and "WOTC-match progtrams offering employers who agree to hire individuals that fall within specific categories, (e.g. individuals currently or recently enrolled in state welfare ("TANF"), Food Stamps ("SNAP") or other benefit programs, unemployed veterans, adults aged 55+, Individuals with disabilities, and more).

Incentive grants are paid as direct payroll reimbursements to the employer, and can be as high as 100% of the employee wages for the first six months of employment! However, the paperwork, administration, accounting and filing process to obtain these grants are extremely time consuming and complicated.

A Win! - Win! - Win!

SmartChart-HR™ works closely with local State Business Representatives to help identify and qualify likely candidates for all of the various hiring incentive programs. Employers enjoy the large grant checks they receive, prospective employees take pride in becoming self-sufficient and off of government assistance, and the State no longer carries the financial burden it once did. It's a win-win-win!

SmartChart-HR™ streamlines the entire process for employers to screen and select new hires who qualify for all of the various state-sponsored programs. We monitor and report on all activity, prepare all paperwork, as well as assist your HR Department in applying for, and obtaining the grants.

SmartChart-HR™ handles the entire process:

Review and electronic submission of all name searches to state agencies
Coordination with employer's HR Dept for proper completion of State contract
Regular follow-up and reporting to employer on pending contracts
Obtaining of State verification of employment, arranging site audit visits
Calculation of payroll eligible for reimbursement for up to one year per employee
Coordination with employer's Finance Dept regarding available funding remaining

State Hiring Grants are good for employers, employees, and the State.

We're here to help.

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ATTENTION GEORGIA, MARYLAND AND NY EMPLOYERS:

Which employers are eligible for Federal and State New-Hire Tax Credit Programs?

Special State Hiring Incentive Programs

State-sponsored Hiring Incentive Grants & Tax Credit Programs

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