Improve Business Cash Flow by up to 40% with WOTC
Could your company benefit from extra cash to drive growth? With the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, businesses can increase cash flow by as much as 40%—without cutting expenses.
WOTC helps employers reduce their federal income tax liability when they hire individuals from certain target groups who face barriers to employment. This program is available to both taxable and tax-exempt organizations of all sizes. When implemented effectively, WOTC credits can significantly lower your tax bill—and boost your available cash.
Why Rockerbox?
Rockerbox makes the WOTC process effortless with intuitive automation that helps you maximize tax credits in just 15 minutes per month.
Start improving your cash flow—contact Rockerbox to learn how.
Key Benefits of WOTC for Employers
Reduce or eliminate your federal tax liability
WOTC-Eligible employees are 5x more profitable
Claim 2-3x more tax credits
Why Employers Overlook WOTC
Many businesses miss valuable WOTC benefits for two main reasons: they either don’t know about the program or assume it’s too complicated to be worth the effort.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal program created in 1996 to encourage businesses to hire individuals from nine targeted groups who often face barriers to employment. The amount of credit your business can claim depends on the wages earned by eligible employees.
However, claiming these credits requires consistent screening and monthly Learn how Rockerbox makes WOTC management easy and helps your business capture every dollar you deserve.—a process that can be time-consuming for busy teams. As a result, countless businesses lose out on substantial tax savings every year simply because they don’t have the manpower to manage their WOTC program.
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity!
Each WOTC-qualified employee can increase profitability by as much as 80% compared to a non-qualified employee. With Rockerbox, it can take as little as 15 minutes per month to reduce or even eliminate your Federal tax liability – without spending hours on paperwork. WOTC is currently authorized until December 31, 2025, so why not take advantage of this program now?
Contact Rockerbox today and learn how WOTC management can be automated and help your business capture every dollar you deserve.
Is Claiming WOTC Benefits Worth It?
You Decide.
20%
Of new hires potentially eligible
$2,150
Per eligible new hire on average
40%
Increase in your business cash flow
No Limit
To the amount of credit available
A Customized WOTC Optimization Program
in Just 15 Minutes Per Month
Rockerbox is the focused market leader dedicated to helping businesses maximize WOTC benefits. Our customers include private companies, franchises, staffing agencies and more. We use automated, stupid-simple technology to screen new hires for you to find qualifying applicants. If the new hire satisfies the criteria for one of the nine WOTC target groups, we’ll handle all the paperwork to make sure you get the maximum tax credits.
Our proven process is electronically integrated into your application & onboarding process, so it literally takes just a few minutes each month to manage your WOTC program. We have a team of WOTC tax credit experts with relationships with all 50 state workforce agencies and Puerto Rico, so we can help businesses across the U.S. maximize their WOTC benefits. And if you have any questions, you’ll have ongoing communication with your dedicated tax credit consultant every step of the way.
Stupid-Simple Tax Credits: WOTC Benefits Made Easy
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Eligibility
Don’t Think Your Business Hires WOTC Eligible Employees?
You Might Be Surprised.
Why Trust Rockerbox for Your WOTC Administration?
Already Have a WOTC Provider? Rockerbox is Different
If you’re spending hours on WOTC every month and only having a few people qualified, you need a different provider. We hear over and over from business owners that the time & money they’ve spent on WOTC wasn’t worth the results. That’s because 97% of WOTC providers just provide basic applicant screening and tracking. But Rockerbox provides optimized screening, tracking, and education. And the best part? You can leave the work to us. Our clients enjoy boosted screening percentages, higher qualifying percentages and decreased fallout – all in 15 minutes (or less) per month!
Case Study:
600% WOTC Tax Credit Increase
with Rockerbox
Not sure changing your current WOTC provider to Rockerbox is worth it?
These are the results we’ve achieved for just one client – we think the numbers speak for themselves.
2009
Internal WOTC Processing
Tax Credits Claimed:
Less than $30,000
2010-2015
WOTC Provider Processing
Tax Credits Claimed:
$160,000/yr on average
2016
Rockerbox WOTC Processing
Tax Credits Claimed:
$950,000+
WOTC Target Groups
Employers who hire individuals from one of 9 WOTC target groups can claim a tax credit of up to $9,600 per eligible employee. Individuals in these groups typically face barriers to employment, and the Work Opportunity Tax Credit incentivizes businesses to put such disadvantaged workers back to work.
Rockerbox can help employers claim their maximum WOTC benefits by automating the job applicant screening process to find eligible new hires.
Qualified Veterans
Tax Credit: Up to $9,600
Unemployed and Disabled Veterans could each be worth between $2,400 – $9,600.
TANF Recipients
Tax Credit: Up to $9,000
Recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can each be worth between $2,400 – $9,000.
SNAP Recipients
Tax Credit: Up to $2,400
Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or Food Stamps) can each be worth up to $2,400.
Designated Community Residents
Tax Credit: Up to $2,400
An 18-30 year old who lives within one of the federally-designated Rural Renewal Counties (empowerment zones).
Vocational Rehabilitation Referred
Tax Credit: Up to $2,400
An individual with a disability who completed or is completing rehabilitation services from a certified State or Federal agency.
Ex-Felons
Tax Credit: Up to $2,400
A convicted felon who has a hiring date which is not more than one year after the last date of conviction OR release from prison.
Summer Youth Employees
Tax Credit: Up to $1,200
Individuals have to reside in the designated Rural Renewal Counties or other historically-certified distressed communities.
SSI Recipients
Tax Credit: Up to $2,400
A recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for any month ending during the past 60-day period ending on the hire date.
Long-term Unemployed
Tax Credit: Up to $2,400
Individuals who have exhausted their regular unemployment compensation, which is the first 26 weeks of unemployment benefits, or slightly over six months.
Transform Your Organization’s Economics with WOTC Administration by Rockerbox
WOTC Eligibility
Don’t Think Your Business Hires
WOTC Eligible Employees?
FAQs
Can businesses claim WOTC retroactively?
Yes. Employers can often claim WOTC retroactively for eligible hires within the IRS filing deadlines by submitting Form 5884 and supporting certifications. Rockerbox helps identify missed opportunities and file amended returns if needed.
What documentation is required to claim WOTC?
Employers must complete IRS Form 8850 and ETA Form 9061 or 9062 within 28 days of the employee’s start date. Rockerbox automates these forms and manages secure document submission to state agencies.
How long does it take to receive WOTC certification?
Most state workforce agencies issue WOTC certifications within 2 to 6 weeks after submission, depending on the volume of applications and completeness of documentation. Rockerbox tracks every application to ensure timely certification and compliance.
Is there a limit to how many WOTC credits a business can claim?
No. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is only available to employers.
How does Rockerbox integrate WOTC screening into onboarding?
Rockerbox connects directly with ATS and HRIS systems to automatically screen applicants, collect required forms, and submit certifications electronically—minimizing manual work.