TWC Tax Department Quarterly Report Inserts

Don't miss out on WOTC federal income tax credits!

Many employers are unaware of the potential federal tax savings available through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.

Hiring from these groups of job seekers can mean direct federal tax savings to employers ranging from $1,200 to $9,000 per qualifying employee.

• Veterans who are unemployed, disabled, or receiving food stamps
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients
• Ex-felons
• Residents of empowerment zones/renewal communities or rural renewal counties
• Vocational rehabilitation referrals
• Summer youth residing in empowerment zones or renewal communities
• SNAP (formerly food stamp) benefit recipients
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients
• Long-term TANF recipients
• Disconnected youth

Employers do not need to know whether a new hire falls into one of these groups. The Texas Workforce Commission certifies eligibility for the tax credit. For information on the potential tax savings, visit our Web site at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/wotc/wotc.html or call 1-800-659-6879.

Employer Satisfaction - Technical Programs

Attention Employers: In an effort to improve the education which your employees receive, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is collecting information regarding employer satisfaction from businesses around the state who have hired graduates of technical programs from in-state community and technical colleges. Please take a few moments to share your experiences by completing the brief survey for each of the program areas in which your employees have been trained. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Logon at https://www1.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/workforcesurvey