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The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) coordinates the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). The WOTC encourages hiring workers from targeted groups of job seekers by reducing an employer's federal income tax liability up to $2,400 per qualified employee. The WtW Tax Credit encourages hiring long-term welfare recipients by reducing an employer's federal income tax liability up to $8,500 per qualified employee. The Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request (IRS Form 8850) and Individual Characteristics Form (ETA Form 9061) are required to apply for these tax credits.
Contact the WOTC / WtW Central Unit for Georgia at 404-656-3157, or by fax at 404-651-9333. The mailing address is Georgia Department of Labor, WOTC Unit, Suite 400, 148 Andrew Young International Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30303.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
WOTC Update - Important Notices
IRS Form 8850
Instructions for IRS Form 8850
ETA Form 9061
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Resources for Tax Credits and Incentives |
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Tax Incentives for Improving Accessibility Access a fact sheet of information on the Disabled Access Tax Credit and the Architectural/Transportation Barrier Removal Tax Deduction. (PDF) |
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Workforce
and Economic Development Incentives for Businesses
View or print this brochure which lists a variety of incentives and tax credits for Georgia businesses. (PDF) |
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Disabled Access Credit IRS Form 8826 View or print the IRS form used by eligible small businesses to claim this tax credit. Instructions are also included. (PDF) |
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Georgia Tax Credits Access specific information on programs and partners, including publications, about Georgia incentives for job growth and creation. |
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IRS Form 5884
Access the form businesses use to claim the work opportunity credit for qualified first year wages paid or incurred for targeted-group employees during the tax year. (PDF) |
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IRS Business Tax Credits
View a list of federal tax credits available to businesses and access the forms necessary to figure each credit. |
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IRS Form 2848
Access the Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative form used by businesses that desire to hire a consulting firm to process their paperwork for the Work Opportunity and Welfare to Work Tax Credit programs. (PDF) |
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Federal Bonding Program
View or print this brochure for specific and comprehensive information about the Federal Bonding Program, for which GDOL is the certified local agency. (PDF) |
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