Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Calculator: Estimate Your Savings
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which has been extended through 2025, is a tax credit that may be available to employers that hire certain groups of Americans facing employment challenges.
Our WOTC Calculator helps employers determine potential tax savings when hiring individuals from targeted groups eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Use this tool to help you estimate your credits and optimize your hiring strategy.
What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)?
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring and employing individuals from certain targeted groups who have faced significant barriers to employment.
How To Use the WOTC Calculator
Employers who are eligible for the WOTC can use the calculator to help determine their business' potential annualized savings, by entering:
- Number of active employees in your workforce
- Yearly percent of turnover
- Percentage of employees who qualify for WOTC (we've entered an average of 20 percent)
- Average tax credit per employee (a conservative estimate is $800)
To learn more about how employers may qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, or for other questions about available payroll tax credits, contact a Paychex small business specialist.
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Average 20%
Conservative estimate: $800
Frequently Asked Questions About WOTC Eligibility and Calculations
What Is the WOTC?
The WOTC is a tax credit that may be available to businesses that employ employees of certain targeted groups.
There is no cap for hiring WOTC eligible employees.