Work Opportunity Tax Credit screening
Did you know that more than 20% of new hires may qualify for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)? Employers receive over $1 billion in WOTC tax credits annually — and your organization should be capturing its share. At 3rd Degree Screening, our WOTC Screening Solution takes care of the paperwork, timelines, and eligibility identification so you never miss a credit.
WOTC eligible
Up to $9,600 per hire
PBSA Accredited
Background Screening Association
FCRA Certified Staff
Fair Credit Reporting Act
100% US-Based
Support and Operations
Licensed Private Investigative Agency
State-Licensed & Bonded
10 WOTC-eligible target groups
Veterans are among the highest-value WOTC target groups, with eligible employers able to claim up to $9,600 per qualifying veteran hired. Our WOTC screening identifies veteran eligibility automatically at the point of hire.
Individuals who have been long-term recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) qualify for up to $9,000 in WOTC credits — one of the most valuable categories in the program.
Candidates who have been unemployed for 27 weeks or more qualify under the Long-term Unemployed target group, with credits of up to $5,600 available per eligible hire.
Our WOTC screening covers all 10 eligible target groups, including Designated Community Residents, Ex-felons, Vocational Rehabilitation Recipients, Summer Youth Employees, SNAP recipients, Supplemental Security Income Recipients, and Short-term TANF Recipients — each carrying credits of up to $2,400 per eligible hire.
Our solution identifies WOTC-eligible employees, manages the required paperwork and filing timelines, and gives you the tools to deliver, report, and forecast a successful WOTC program — with no additional burden on your HR team.
We were leaving tens of thousands in WOTC credits unclaimed every year simply because we didn't have a system to catch them. 3rd Degree's screening changed that from the very first month.
Sarah M.
CFO
The integration is seamless — candidates barely notice the extra step, and we have already captured significant credits this fiscal year. It genuinely delivers real dollars to our bottom line.
James K.
HR Director
WOTC compliance used to require a dedicated person on our team just to manage the paperwork. 3rd Degree automated the entire process and we capture far more credits than we ever did before.
Patricia R.
Payroll & Benefits Manager
20%+
Of new hires may qualify
One in five candidates
$9,600
Max credit per veteran hire
Highest WOTC target group
$1B+
In annual WOTC credits
Claimed by employers nationwide
10
WOTC target groups
All screened automatically
How It Works
We embed WOTC eligibility screening directly into your onboarding process, handle all required forms and State Workforce Agency submissions, and report back on credits earned — with zero manual effort from your HR team.
WOTC eligibility questions are automatically delivered to candidates as part of your onboarding workflow — no extra steps for your HR team and minimal friction for candidates.
We analyze candidate responses to identify which of the 10 WOTC target groups they qualify under — including Veterans, Long-term TANF Recipients, SNAP recipients, Ex-felons, Long-term Unemployed, and more.
We prepare and submit the required IRS and DOL forms to the appropriate State Workforce Agency on your behalf — managing all paperwork and filing deadlines automatically.
Once certification is received, we report the credit amount back to you — providing ongoing reporting and forecasting tools so your HR team can demonstrate real dollar impact to the business.
Comprehensive coverage
Tax savings
WOTC credits are not theoretical savings — they are tangible dollars that HR can deliver directly to the company's bottom line. With up to $9,600 per eligible hire, even a modest hiring volume can generate tens of thousands in annual tax savings that fund future investments.
Zero HR burden
We handle eligibility screening, form preparation, State Workforce Agency submissions, and credit tracking. Your HR team does nothing differently — and your organization captures thousands in federal tax credits per qualifying hire, automatically.
All 10 groups
WOTC eligibility spans 10 target groups — Veterans, Long-term TANF Recipients, Long-term Unemployed, SNAP recipients, Ex-felons, Designated Community Residents, and more. We screen for all categories in a single workflow so no eligible hire is ever overlooked.
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Skip the sales pitch. We'll show you how WOTC eligibility screening integrates into your onboarding, walk you through the form submission process and credit reporting tools, and answer every question — no commitment required.
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