WHO WE ARE
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire targeted groups of job seekers. WOTC can reduce employer federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 to $9, 600 per new hire.
For more details view the
ETA WOTC Handbook No. 408, Third Edition,
(page II-1 Target Groups At-A-Glance).
WOTC TARGETED GROUPS
- Category A: Welfare Recipients,
- Category B-1: Veterans Receiving Food Stamps,
- Category B-2: Disabled Veterans,
- Category C: Ex-Felons,
- Category D: Designated Community Residents,
- Category E: Vocational Rehabilitation Recipients,
- Category G: Food Stamp Recipients,
- Category H: Supplemental Security Income Recipients,
- Category I: Long Term TANF Recipients,
- Category V: Unemployed Veterans.Each target group has its own specific requirements.
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Email: cdle_wotc@state.co.us
Fax: 303-318-8934
GET STARTED
You must apply for and receive certification from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) WOTC Unit, verifying that any new hire is a member of a "WOTC Target Group" (see above box labeled Targeted Groups) before you can claim a WOTC on your federal tax return. This must be done within 28 days of the new hire's start date.
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EMPLOYERS
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Start a new account and begin submitting applications on the WOTC Electronic Application website.
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CONSULTANTS
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Start a new account and begin submitting applications for your customers through the WOTC Electronic Application website.
NOTE: If you wish to begin to send a large number of applications through the "batch file submission" process, please reach out to the WOTC staff for instructions on how to begin the process.
MORE INFORMATION: RESOURCES & WEBINARS
View the following topics for information on:
Our upcoming WOTC Informational & Training Webinars, access all the WOTC forms and guidance for the WOTC process, view the list of WOTC staff and their contact information, and the WOTC mailing address.
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UPCOMING 2023 WEBINARS
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UPCOMING 2023 WEBINARS:
Please register prior to attending.
Contact the WOTC credit if you have any questions regarding the webinar and the dates listed.WEBINAR DATES & TIMES:
- January 19, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- February 16, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- March 16, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- April 20, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- May 18, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- June 15, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- July 20, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- August 17, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- September 21, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- October 19, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- November 16, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
- December 21, 2023 from 2pm-3pm
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RESOURCES
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ETA WOTC Handbook & Information:
ETA WOTC Handbook, #408,
3rd Edition, Nov. 2002WOTC FORMS
Complete Forms: IRS Form 8850 and ETA Form 9061 and mail to the WOTC Unit.
View Form 8850 Instructions before filling out the "IRS Form 8850".
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CONTACT US
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Contact the WOTC staff:
Kerri Owen
Work Opportunity Tax Credit/
Foreign Labor Certification/Federal Bonding Coordinator
303-968-6758
Fax 303-318-8934
kerri.owen@state.co.usPatricia Alvarado
WOTC/FLC Specialist
720-202-5836
Fax 303-318-8934
patricia.alvarado@state.co.usCelia Hardin
Business Solutions Manager
303-318-8812
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ADDRESS
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Mail to:
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment,
Attn: WOTC Unit
633 17th Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202-3927Tax related questions should be directed to the IRS information number: 1-800-829-1040.