Employer Services and Tax Credits

Leverage tax credits, streamline I-9 compliance, and recruit qualified workers

Through the government programs we manage, we match job seekers to employers across various industries. Let us find the right people for your openings. Take advantage of substantial tax incentives while accessing a diverse talent pool and thousands of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to support your hiring needs.

Tangible benefits for employers

$2,400-$9,600

maximum tax credit for each individual hired from a specific targeted group

1,988,528 

total Work Opportunity Tax Credits were issued in the United States in 2023

$5 Billion

in tax credits were available to employers in 2023 through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Tax Credits and Employer Services Practice

Maximus has an extensive history of working with employers and administering the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) that began in 1978. Our practice offers the following services:

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Maximize tax credits through programs that support hiring from targeted populations, including veterans, individuals with disabilities and SNAP recipients.

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Location Benefits

Capitalize on statutory and negotiated tax incentives to encourage economic development in designated areas.

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I-9 Services

Fully compliant with all U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines, the Maximus Electronic I-9 Management Software is the leader in I-9 processing and verification. Our I-9 Compliance Service delivers a comprehensive review of employer I-9 forms to assist in compliance with DHS and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) E-Verify requirements.

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Expand your network of eligible employees with MAXOutreach

Reach tax credit-eligible applicants through our proprietary recruitment assistance network.

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Take advantage of significant tax credits

Here’s another great incentive to hire from targeted populations such as the long-term unemployed or TANF recipients: you can take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, plus other state and local incentives. Our solution helps you easily identify and process eligible new hires so you can maximize your tax credit.

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6 million applicants

screened annually for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program

Electronic I-9 management

Combining two decades of I-9 experience with the latest paperless technology, we are the industry leader in I-9 processing and verification. Our simple, effective services let you verify new hire information in minutes and sign forms electronically.

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E-Verify

As a certified E-Verify Designated Agent, we have integrated our Electronic I-9 Management services with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify program, assisting employers with various federal and state regulations requiring E-Verify participation.

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MAXOutreach for Employers

Access your dashboard for job posts and compliance resources.

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Learn more about TCES

Explore how our customized process meets your employment needs while maximizing your tax credit potential.

Download the TCES information sheet