Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Work to Welfare Tax Credit – known collectively as WOTC - are an employer’s tax credit for 40% of the first $6K earned in year 1, or $2,400 max.

YOU MUST FILE FOR THIS CREDIT WITHIN 28 DAYS OF HIRE. A Certificate from the State of California is required for each employee.

Another Federal hiring tax credit is the Empowerment Zone/Renewal Zone credit based on location of EMPLOYER (must be in the Empowerment Zone. FedEZ/RC is a maximum of 20% of the first $15K or $3,000.