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<p>Hiring new employees represents one of the largest line items in any business budget. Yet many organizations overlook a significant opportunity to offset these costs through<strong>federal tax savings</strong>that can reach up to<strong>$9,600 per eligible hire</strong>.</p>
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<p>Hiring new employees represents one of the largest line items in any business budget. Yet many organizations overlook a significant opportunity to offset these costs through<strong>federal tax savings</strong>that can reach up to<strong>$9,600 per eligible hire</strong>.</p>
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<p>The<a><strong>Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)</strong></a>remains one of the most underutilized employer incentive programs available today. While some businesses question whether the administrative effort justifies the return, the financial impact speaks for itself.</p>
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<p>The<a><strong>Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)</strong></a>remains one of the most underutilized employer incentive programs available today. While some businesses question whether the administrative effort justifies the return, the financial impact speaks for itself.</p>
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<h4><strong>Assessing Your Savings Potential</strong></h4>
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<h4><strong>Assessing Your Savings Potential</strong></h4>
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<p>Consider these strategic questions when<a>evaluating WOTC’s relevance to your organization</a>:</p>
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<p>Consider these strategic questions when<a>evaluating WOTC’s relevance to your organization</a>:</p>
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<ol><li><strong>Does your company hire 20 or more employees annually?</strong>Organizations with regular hiring activity typically see the most substantial returns.</li>
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<ol><li><strong>Does your company hire 20 or more employees annually?</strong>Organizations with regular hiring activity typically see the most substantial returns.</li>
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<li><strong>Would annual savings of $1,200-$2,400 per qualifying hire meaningfully impact your operating margins?</strong>For businesses prioritizing cost optimization, these credits deliver measurable results.</li>
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<li><strong>Would annual savings of $1,200-$2,400 per qualifying hire meaningfully impact your operating margins?</strong>For businesses prioritizing cost optimization, these credits deliver measurable results.</li>
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<li><strong>Do you currently have systems in place to identify and capture these credits?</strong>Without proper processes, eligible savings often go unrealized.</li>
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<li><strong>Do you currently have systems in place to identify and capture these credits?</strong>Without proper processes, eligible savings often go unrealized.</li>
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</ol><p>The mathematics are compelling: even moderate hiring volumes with qualifying candidates can generate tens of thousands in annual tax savings.</p>
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</ol><p>The mathematics are compelling: even moderate hiring volumes with qualifying candidates can generate tens of thousands in annual tax savings.</p>
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<h4><strong>Understanding the Financial Impact</strong></h4>
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<h4><strong>Understanding the Financial Impact</strong></h4>
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<p>Consider a mid-sized organization hiring 50 employees annually. If 15 of those<a>hires qualify for WOTC</a>at an average credit of $2,400 each, the company realizes<strong>$36,000 in direct tax savings</strong>. Should any hire qualify for the maximum<strong>$9,600 credit</strong>, returns increase substantially.</p>
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<p>Consider a mid-sized organization hiring 50 employees annually. If 15 of those<a>hires qualify for WOTC</a>at an average credit of $2,400 each, the company realizes<strong>$36,000 in direct tax savings</strong>. Should any hire qualify for the maximum<strong>$9,600 credit</strong>, returns increase substantially.</p>
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<p>Over multiple hiring cycles, WOTC becomes a strategic financial tool that can be reinvested into workforce development and operational growth.</p>
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<p>Over multiple hiring cycles, WOTC becomes a strategic financial tool that can be reinvested into workforce development and operational growth.</p>
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<h4><strong>Common Implementation Challenges</strong></h4>
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<h4><strong>Common Implementation Challenges</strong></h4>
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<p>Despite clear financial benefits, many employers fail to<a>maximize WOTC opportunities</a>due to:</p>
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<p>Despite clear financial benefits, many employers fail to<a>maximize WOTC opportunities</a>due to:</p>
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<ul><li><strong>Regulatory complexity</strong>that proves difficult to manage without specialized expertise</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Regulatory complexity</strong>that proves difficult to manage without specialized expertise</li>
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<li><strong>Strict filing deadlines</strong>requiring submission within 28 days of hire date</li>
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<li><strong>Strict filing deadlines</strong>requiring submission within 28 days of hire date</li>
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<li><strong>Limited awareness</strong>across HR teams regarding which candidates qualify for credits</li>
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<li><strong>Limited awareness</strong>across HR teams regarding which candidates qualify for credits</li>
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</ul><p>Without structured processes, organizations routinely forfeit available savings.</p>
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</ul><p>Without structured processes, organizations routinely forfeit available savings.</p>
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<h4><strong>The UBS and VerifyToday Advantage</strong></h4>
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<h4><strong>The UBS and VerifyToday Advantage</strong></h4>
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<p><a><strong>Universal Background Screening</strong>has partnered with<strong>VerifyToday</strong></a>to deliver a comprehensive, managed WOTC solution that removes administrative burden while maximizing credit capture.</p>
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<p><a><strong>Universal Background Screening</strong>has partnered with<strong>VerifyToday</strong></a>to deliver a comprehensive, managed WOTC solution that removes administrative burden while maximizing credit capture.</p>
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<p>This collaboration provides:</p>
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<p>This collaboration provides:</p>
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<ul><li><strong>Demonstrated ROI</strong>with typical credits ranging from $1,200-$2,400 per hire, scaling to $9,600 for qualifying positions</li>
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<ul><li><strong>Demonstrated ROI</strong>with typical credits ranging from $1,200-$2,400 per hire, scaling to $9,600 for qualifying positions</li>
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<li><strong>Risk-free engagement</strong>through a performance-based fee structure applied only to successfully captured credits</li>
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<li><strong>Risk-free engagement</strong>through a performance-based fee structure applied only to successfully captured credits</li>
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<li><strong>Full compliance management</strong>including certifications, deadline tracking, and audit support handled by specialists</li>
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<li><strong>Full compliance management</strong>including certifications, deadline tracking, and audit support handled by specialists</li>
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<li><strong>Executive visibility</strong>via real-time dashboards showing savings potential and realized credits</li>
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<li><strong>Executive visibility</strong>via real-time dashboards showing savings potential and realized credits</li>
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</ul><blockquote><p>As Travis Knotts, Chief Revenue Officer at VerifyToday, notes: “<a>Our partnership with UBS</a>enables us to extend specialized compliance and tax credit expertise to a wider market, ensuring businesses capture every available dollar while streamlining HR operations.”</p>
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</ul><blockquote><p>As Travis Knotts, Chief Revenue Officer at VerifyToday, notes: “<a>Our partnership with UBS</a>enables us to extend specialized compliance and tax credit expertise to a wider market, ensuring businesses capture every available dollar while streamlining HR operations.”</p>
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</blockquote><h4><strong>Moving Forward</strong></h4>
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</blockquote><h4><strong>Moving Forward</strong></h4>
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<p>The<a>strategic value of WOTC</a>is clear. The critical question becomes whether your organization has systems in place to capture these savings-or whether opportunities continue to go unrealized.</p>
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<p>The<a>strategic value of WOTC</a>is clear. The critical question becomes whether your organization has systems in place to capture these savings-or whether opportunities continue to go unrealized.</p>
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<p><a><strong>Download the WOTC Eligibility Checklist</strong></a>to evaluate your current hiring patterns and savings potential, or<strong>request a complimentary WOTC assessment</strong>from UBS to quantify potential returns for your specific situation.</p>
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<p><a><strong>Download the WOTC Eligibility Checklist</strong></a>to evaluate your current hiring patterns and savings potential, or<strong>request a complimentary WOTC assessment</strong>from UBS to quantify potential returns for your specific situation.</p>
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<p>Every hiring decision presents financial opportunity. Ensure your organization captures the full value of its investment in human capital.</p>
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<p>Every hiring decision presents financial opportunity. Ensure your organization captures the full value of its investment in human capital.</p>
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<p><a><strong>Download the comprehensive WOTC Checklist here "</strong></a></p>
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<p><a><strong>Download the comprehensive WOTC Checklist here "</strong></a></p>
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