Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Nears Expiration as Congress Debates Extension, Expansion

This article was provided by UHY. Key Takeaways The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is scheduled to expire for employees who begin work after December 31, 2025. Bipartisan legislation would extend the credit through 2030, increase its value, and expand worker eligibility. Staffing firms and quick-service restaurant operators are among the employers most affected due to their reliance on WOTC-eligible labor pools. For nearly 30 years, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) has served as a critical federal incentive encouraging employers to hire individuals who face structural barriers to entering or re-entering the workforce. Enacted in 1996, the credit reflects a policy judgment that employers can play a direct role in expanding labor force participation among veterans, individuals with criminal records, and recipients of public assistance. The credit has been particularly […]
Leveraging AI in Sales: How IT Staffing Firms Can Cut Through the Noise and Drive Real Results

Sales leaders in IT staffing are facing a familiar problem: too many tools, too much noise, and not enough clarity on what actually moves the needle. AI promises speed, scale, […]
The Next-Gen Recruiter: How AI Is Elevating the Role, Not Replacing It

The next generation of recruiters won’t be defined by how many calls they make or resumes they screen. Instead, they’ll be defined by how effectively they combine human judgment with […]