Q: How Much Can an Employer Earn?

Tax credits range from $1,200 to $9,600 per eligible hire, depending on the individual's category and hours worked. If a new hire works 120-399 hours: 25% of the first $6,000 in wages Up to $1,500 in tax credit If a new hire works 400+ hours: • 40% of the first $6,000 in wages • Up to $2,400 in tax credit For special categories (e.g., disabled veterans): • 40% of up to $24,000 in wages • Up to $9,600 in tax credit How Is the Credit Calculated? Formula: Wages paid x Credit percentage (based on hours worked) Examples: • Hired tech works 500 hours, earns $8,000 → Credit = 40% of $6,000 = $2,400 • Disabled veteran, $24,000 eligible wages → Credit = 40% of $24,000 = $9,600

Q: As a Candidate Do I Need to Submit Anything?

Yes you will be sent an application link via email. How long do I have to fill it out? The form needs to be submitted within 28 days of your hire date. We recommend completing it as soon as possible, ideally before you start. Can I fill it out before I’m officially hired? Yes, and that’s preferred. Completing it ahead of time helps keep the process smooth and ensures it’s submitted on time. Does the form expire? The form doesn’t expire once submitted, but if a long time passes before you're hired, it may need to be updated or re-submitted. (For example: If you fill it out today but don’t het hired for several months.)

Q: What If I Don't Want to Participate?

Clients: Screening is required for compliance, but you are not obligated to claim the credit. However, you might be leaving money on the table! Candidates: If you don’t fill it out, your employer can’t claim the tax credit — and your application may be delayed. Completion is required to move forward.

Question 1

Who Qualifies for WOTC?

Accepted Answer

You may earn a tax credit for hiring candidates who fall into these categories:
• Long-Term Unemployed: 27+ weeks
• Receiving Government Assistance: SNAP (food stamps), TANF, SSI
• Veterans: Especially those with service-connected disabilities or long-term unemployment
• Youth from Designated Areas: Summer workers (16-17) or adults (18-39) in Empowerment Zones/Rural Renewal Counties
• Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
• Vocational Rehabilitation Referrals
• SSI Recipients
• Designated Community Residents: Ages 18-39 in economically distressed area

Question 2

Who Decides Eligibility?

Accepted Answer

IRS & Dept. of Labor: Define the rules and limits
• State Workforce Agencies (SWAS): Certify eligibility
• Promotive & our WOTC partner: Handle submission, tracking, and documentation

Question 3

How Much Can an Employer Earn?

Accepted Answer

Tax credits range from $1,200 to $9,600 per eligible hire, depending on the individual's category
and hours worked.
If a new hire works 120-399 hours:
25% of the first $6,000 in wages Up to $1,500 in tax credit
If a new hire works 400+ hours:
• 40% of the first $6,000 in wages
• Up to $2,400 in tax credit

For special categories (e.g., disabled veterans):
• 40% of up to $24,000 in wages
• Up to $9,600 in tax credit
How Is the Credit Calculated?

Formula:
Wages paid x Credit percentage (based on hours worked)

Examples:
• Hired tech works 500 hours, earns $8,000
→ Credit = 40% of $6,000 = $2,400
• Disabled veteran, $24,000 eligible wages
→ Credit = 40% of $24,000 = $9,600

Question 4

Will This Slow Down Hiring?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. It's fully integrated into our hiring process with zero delay to onboarding or speed to hire.

**Note: Candidates must receive the screening form on or before the day a job offer is made (per federal and state law).

Question 5

As a Client Do I Need to Submit Anything?

Accepted Answer

Promotive and our WOTC partner handle:
Form 8850 & Form 9061 submissions
• Coordination with State Workforce Agencies
• Credit tracking & notifications

How long do I have to fill it out?
The form needs to be submitted within 28 days of your hire date. We recommend completing it as soon as possible, ideally before you start.

Question 6

As a Candidate Do I Need to Submit Anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes you will be sent an application link via email.

How long do I have to fill it out?
The form needs to be submitted within 28 days of your hire date. We recommend completing it as soon as possible, ideally before you start.

Can I fill it out before I’m officially hired?
Yes, and that’s preferred. Completing it ahead of time helps keep the process smooth and ensures it’s submitted on time.

Does the form expire?
The form doesn’t expire once submitted, but if a long time passes before you're hired, it may need to be updated or re-submitted.
(For example: If you fill it out today but don’t het hired for several months.)

Question 7

What If I Don't Want to Participate?

Accepted Answer

Clients:
Screening is required for compliance, but you are not obligated to claim the credit. However, you might be leaving money on the table!

Candidates:
If you don’t fill it out, your employer can’t claim the tax credit — and your application may be delayed. Completion is required to move forward.

Question 8

Is This a Background Check?

Accepted Answer

No, this is not a background check. It’s simply a screening to see if an employer might qualify for a federal tax credit.

Question 9

Is My Information Safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your responses are secure and only used for this screening. It won’t affect your job eligibility in any way.

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