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We've helped hundreds of organizations profit with WOTC. Here are the three most common misconceptions they have before beginning. For nearly 30 years, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) has rewarded organizations who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers with...

Learn why top retailers keep the Work Opportunity Tax Credit in stock Retail is a trade as old as time. People have always needed goods, and retailers have always provided them. Simple, right?   Well…not so much. Just ask a retailer how their business has changed in...

Learn how elite WOTC claimants maximize their profitability The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) offers huge tax benefits to employers who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers.  To get a sense of the scale of these benefits, consider that in April 2024, the US...

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit offsets hiring costs, and then some If your business is a franchise–whether it's a restaurant, gas station, car wash, or something else–it's likely that hiring quality employees is essential to your success.  That's why, since the...

Tax savings are never 86-ed thanks to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Few industries have faced bigger challenges than restaurants in recent years. Despite this, the food service industry is projected to top $1 trillion in sales this year, and employ nearly 16 million...

We took notes at "The Power of WOTC," so you don't have to  Arvo's Director of Sales and Marketing Emily Osborne presented a free webinar alongside Aqore Staffing Software's Chief Revenue Officer Steve Zipparro on May 30, 2024.  An in-depth exploration of the Work...

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit covers the costs of recruiting and hiring, and then some If recruiting and hiring were simple, the staffing industry wouldn't exist.  What's more is that since the pandemic, staffing firms have had to clear two hurdles that don't seem...

TLDR: Yes…when you work with Arvo If you've heard of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), you may already know that: >21% of Americans are eligible for WOTC Maximum credits per employee range from $1,200 to $9,600 Surplus WOTC credits can be carried forward or...

WOTC pays you back for filling open roles Through rain, sun, snow, economic slowdowns, and supply chain shortages–if you're in construction, you do what it takes to keep building. Recently, you've likely faced two big problems that may be getting worse: The current...

To get the most from WOTC, you need the best teammates Many organizations save money on taxes by claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). However, few utilize WOTC to its full potential.  That's because claiming the WOTC can be a complicated process. One...

WOTC pays you back for filling open roles Whether your manufacturing company builds with metals, plastics, glass, biologics, or something else, one thing remains true–you need human workers to get the job done.  Unfortunately, two problems may be working against you. ...

Optimized WOTC programs can earn >500% more than "good" programs If your business or non-profit participates or is planning to participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, you may have heard promises of big tax breaks and, as a result, increased...

Over twice as many WOTC certifications as lakes in Minnesota annually The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program rewards employers who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers. The amount of credit an employer can claim is calculated as a percentage of wages paid...

ETA Form 9198 will replace IRS Form 2848 on May 31, 2024 Last June, the Department of Labor announced an important change that anyone who employs a third party (such as Arvo Tech) to manage their Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program needs to comply with by May...

Illinois businesses gain WOTC certification at high rates The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program rewards employers who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers. The amount of credit an employer can claim is calculated as a percentage of wages paid to...

WOTC-eligible employees must be certified by SWAs The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program promises big financial benefits to employers who hire disadvantaged job-seekers. In order to claim the benefits, however, employers must obtain WOTC certification from the...

Don’t mess with taxes The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program rewards employers who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers with tax credits. The amount of credit an employer can claim is calculated as a percentage of wages paid to WOTC-eligible new hires,...

Learn how to get the most from WOTC The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program is a federal employment tax credit program that rewards employers who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers with credits against their annual tax liability. The credits are...

Employers in California obtained the largest number of WOTC certifications in 2022 The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program rewards employers who hire and retain disadvantaged job-seekers with tax credits. The amount of credit an employer can claim is calculated...