Helping employers manage tax credits and hiring compliance with confidence

At Maximus, we help employers navigate tax credits, hiring compliance, and workforce programs with solutions that reduce complexity and create smoother experiences for employers and new hires.

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Tax credit services

Identify and manage federal, state, and local tax credits, including WOTC and location-based incentives, to reduce costs and reinvest in your people.

Employer services

Support compliant hiring with I-9 management, E‑Verify guidance, and onboarding tools that create a seamless start for new hires.

Our solutions

Tax credits, hiring compliance, and workforce programs each serve a distinct purpose, but together they support broader organizational and workforce outcomes.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

We help employers identify, screen, and manage Work Opportunity Tax Credit programs that support hiring initiatives, reduce labor costs, and strengthen workforce participation.

Location-based tax incentives

We help businesses evaluate and secure state and local incentives tied to expansion, hiring, capital investment, and long-term growth strategies.

I-9 management

Our employer services support compliant hiring through electronic I-9 management, E‑Verify workflows, and onboarding processes designed to reduce administrative burden.

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MAXOutreach recruitment

MAXOutreach connects employers with community-based organizations and workforce programs to expand access to qualified candidates and support hiring efforts.

The perspective behind our work

Tax credits, hiring compliance, and workforce programs are often viewed through an administrative lens. At Maximus, we've always believed they represent something more.

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What this work enables

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    Creating pathways to employment

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    Helping organizations build and grow their workforce

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    Supporting investment in people and communities

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    Expanding access to economic opportunity

Tax credits
generated

$3.2B+

Client retention
rate

97%

Client success
in I-9 audits

100%

CBOs in MAXOutreach
network

87,000

Maximus has supported us with best-in-class WOTC and I-9 guidance for more than a decade. Their deep understanding of legislation and their proactive approach have made a measurable difference for our organization. Just as important as their expertise, they take time to listen and understand our needs.

Specialty Retailer

Over 500 locations nationally

With Maximus Tax Credit and Employer Services as our WOTC administrator, we know we are in good hands. When we first aligned with Maximus, they immediately relieved our managers of many administrative burdens. Without the paperwork to worry about, our managers had more time to focus on operations and serving our customers. Maximus provides exceptional customer service and has been a valued partner to our organization.

Fast Food Franchise Operation

COVID-19 took its toll on business, but we were able continue paying our employees throughout the disruption of mandated closures and a drop in gross receipts. Maximus worked with us to identify our eligibility the federal ERC (Employee Retention Credit). A refundable credit, worth up to $7,000 per quarter per employee, which has greatly helped our business to recover and grow.

Amazon Delivery Service

My Maximus customer service representative takes my phone calls and gets me answers fast. I can always reach a decision maker within one business day. Even more important, they give my managers the same personal service.”

Major Staffing Firm

Over 200 locations

Prior to working with Maximus, WOTC credits seemed too difficult to capture and created additional work for my HR team. Maximus provided a streamlined solution that seamlessly integrated with our application process and helped determine candidate eligibility during the initial application. Their MAXOutreach service has increased both candidate flow and tax credit eligibility. Maximus' tax credit service has been a game changer for my business.

National Leading Drug Store Chain

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Whether you're focused on tax credits, hiring compliance, or workforce initiatives, we're here to help.

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