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WOTC Is Set to Expire. Here’s What That Means for Employers

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WOTC Is Set to Expire. Here’s What That Means for Employers

If you’ve been relying on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to strengthen your cash flow and reward inclusive hiring, here’s a hard truth:

Unless Congress acts, the WOTC program will expire on December 31, 2025.

And if that happens, your ability to earn up to $9,600 in tax credits per qualified hire will vanish overnight.

What’s at Stake?

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit has been a rare bipartisan win—offering employers significant tax incentives while encouraging the hiring of veterans, long-term unemployed individuals, justice-involved citizens, and others facing employment barriers.

Yet despite its impact, WOTC is not permanent. It’s one of the so-called “tax extenders” that Congress must periodically renew. While WOTC has been renewed more than a dozen times, each time brings risk, uncertainty, and—if we’re not vocal—potential loss.

What Employers Can Do—Right Now

If WOTC matters to your business, it’s time to raise your voice. Congress needs to hear from real employers—not just lobbyists—that this program creates jobs, supports inclusion, and offsets the true cost of hiring.

Here’s how:

Step-by-Step: Contact the House Ways and Means Committee

  1. Identify your Representative
    Use this tool to find your House Member:
    👉 https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
  2. Check if they sit on the House Ways and Means Committee
    The list of current members is here:
    👉 https://waysandmeans.house.gov/about/members

    If your Representative is on the Committee, your message has extra weight.

  3. Send a message or call
    Use language like:

    “As a business that relies on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to support inclusive hiring and cash flow, I strongly urge you to support a long-term extension—or permanent renewal—of WOTC. This credit creates jobs and strengthens the workforce in [industry/region].”

  4. Tag them on LinkedIn or Twitter
    Visibility matters. Public support creates pressure. Use hashtags like #SaveWOTC and #WOTCRenewal

Also Contact These Stakeholders:

  • Your U.S. Senators: WOTC renewal requires action from both the House and Senate. Use www.senate.gov/senators to contact yours.
  • The American Staffing Association (ASA): If you’re in staffing, ASA is actively lobbying for WOTC. Add your voice to their advocacy efforts.
  • The American Trucking Associations (ATA): Trucking companies and logistics firms can amplify their message by engaging ATA’s policy and advocacy team: https://www.trucking.org
  • The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA): The leading voice for home-based care in the U.S., HCAOA regularly engages on public policy impacting caregivers and Medicaid-reimbursed care providers. Join their WOTC advocacy efforts here: https://www.hcaoa.org
  • The National Restaurant Association: Restaurateurs should contact their policy and advocacy team to ensure WOTC remains top-of-mind in D.C. https://restaurantsact.com/

Final Word

At Rockerbox, we’ve helped thousands of employers unlock millions in WOTC credits—and we believe this program has never been more essential.

If you’re an employer who has benefited from WOTC:
👉 Don’t assume others will fight for it.
👉 Don’t assume it will quietly renew.
👉 Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Be loud. Be early. Be visible.
Let’s save WOTC—together.

Want help drafting your message to Congress or your trade association? Drop us a message at rockerbox.tech or connect with us here on LinkedIn. We’ll help you craft your voice.