The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) provides tax credits for hiring employers in certain targeted groups. The WOTC program has been expanded and extended to Aug. 31, 2011. The program includesa federal income tax credit that encourages employers to
hire long-term welfare recipients who are eligible under a new category called Long-Term Family Assistance Recipient (LTFA). These credits previously were offered under a separate program that was known as Welfare-to-Work (WtW).	Related Resources Side-by-side comparison of the previous and revised WOTC/WtW programs (.pdf)
The WOTC program also now includes a Disabled Veteran category. Rural Renewal Counties (RRCs) have also been added to expand the geographic area that can qualify a new hire under the Designated Community Resident target group.

Need help reducing state or federal income tax liability? The federal government has designated certain economically depressed "zones" as tax advantaged areas. Many employers do not take full advantage of the myriad of available "zone" programs, primarily because these programs are not well known and may require specific documentation.

The 2000 Community Renewal Tax Relief Act established new federal income tax benefits for businesses and investments in 40 areas around the country to be designated as “Renewal Communities.” To claim the Renewal Community federal income tax savings, the business or investment must be located within the designated area and meet other specific qualifying criteria for each tax benefit.

The Native American Indian Employment Credit provides businesses with an incentive to hire and retain individuals who are enrolled members of an Indian tribe (or the spouse of an enrolled member) who live on or near an Indian reservation.