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Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

USA119th CongressHR-1177| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (16)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, primarily focusing on improving and enhancing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) . It increases the general credit from 40 percent to 50 percent for the first $6,000 of qualified first-year wages. To encourage longer-term employment, an additional 50 percent credit is provided for wages between $6,000 and $12,000 for employees who perform at least 400 hours of service. The legislation also substantially increases the maximum qualified wage amounts for hiring veterans , with limits rising to as much as $24,000 for first-year wages and $48,000 for second-year wages for certain severely disabled veterans. Additionally, it removes the age restriction for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to qualify for the WOTC, expanding the pool of eligible workers. Adjustments are also made to special rules for summer youth employees and long-term family assistance recipients, including a 50 percent credit for second-year wages for the latter. These amendments will apply to individuals who begin work for an employer after December 31, 2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6833
Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3265
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6833
    Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act


  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3265
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-492: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act

USA119th CongressHR-1177| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2025
This bill proposes significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, primarily focusing on improving and enhancing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) . It increases the general credit from 40 percent to 50 percent for the first $6,000 of qualified first-year wages. To encourage longer-term employment, an additional 50 percent credit is provided for wages between $6,000 and $12,000 for employees who perform at least 400 hours of service. The legislation also substantially increases the maximum qualified wage amounts for hiring veterans , with limits rising to as much as $24,000 for first-year wages and $48,000 for second-year wages for certain severely disabled veterans. Additionally, it removes the age restriction for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to qualify for the WOTC, expanding the pool of eligible workers. Adjustments are also made to special rules for summer youth employees and long-term family assistance recipients, including a 50 percent credit for second-year wages for the latter. These amendments will apply to individuals who begin work for an employer after December 31, 2024.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6833
Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3265
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6833
    Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act


  • February 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3265
    Introduced in Senate
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (16)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-492: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted