WOTC & Federal Bonding Resources & Information

The WOTC and Federal Bonding programs provide great opportunities for employers, businesses and individuals alike to leverage incentives and encourage a diverse and inclusive workplace.

In an effort to make it easier to learn about the benefits of the WOTC and Federal Bonding programs and how to access them, we've created an easy step-by-step webinar that provides an overview of these programs for employers.

In addition to our employer training, there are a variety of state outreach trainings available to educate various partners and staff on how the WOTC and Federal Bonding programs can benefit customers and help them achieve their employment goals.

Trainings

WOTC & Federal Bonding for Employers

This recording provides an overview of the WOTC and Federal Bonding programs, and demonstrates how easy it is for employers to access in Pennsylvania.

Helpful Resources

• L&I's WOTC & Federal Bonding One-pager
  
• USDOL Office of Workforce Investment’s WOTC fact sheet
• ETA Handbook No. 408 – Employment & Training Administration
• ETA Handbook No. 408 Addendum
• WOTC Eligibility Desk Aide
• USDOL Empowerment Zone Address Locator Tool
• WOTC Tax Credit Earnings Calculator (Excel)

WOTC Forms

• IRS Pre-screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit (Form 8850)
• WOTC Individual Characteristics Form (ETA 9061 Form)
• WOTC Conditional Certification Form (ETA 9062 Form)

Helpful Websites

• U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL)
• USDOL Work Opportunity Tax Credit
• USDOL WOTC Resources
• USDOL Employment & Training
  
• U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Work Opportunity Tax Credit
  

WOTC contact

PA Department of Labor and Industry
Bureau of Workforce Development Operations
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Services Unit
651 Boas Street, 12th floor
Harrisburg, PA 17121
TEL: 1-800-345-2555
Email: RA-BWPO-TaxCredits@pa.gov ​