Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Credits & Incentives

At TC Specialists (TCS), our only focus is helping businesses like yours uncover opportunities others overlook. Whether it’s federal hiring credits, manufacturing refunds, or state-specific programs, we make sure you get every dollar you’re entitled to without risk, without hassle.

What is hiring tax credit?

Hiring tax credits include the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) as well as certain state and local hiring incentives. These programs reward employers for hiring individuals from targeted groups, helping you lower your tax liability while creating opportunities in your community.

Every new hire could mean thousands of dollars in credits.

In addition to WOTC, businesses may qualify for:

  • New York State Youth Jobs Program
  • NYC Employment Incentive Plus (EIP) Program
  • Utility sales tax refunds (through predominant use studies)
  • Other state and local programs depending on your location and industry

TCS reviews your operations to identify every available program so you never leave money on the table.

Your accountant focuses on preparing and filing your returns. TCS specializes exclusively in tax credits.

We work alongside your accountant, not instead of them, uncovering niche credits and programs that often get overlooked. We handle the entire process (eligibility review, documentation, compliance) so your accountant can simply apply the credits to your return.

Our model is completely risk-free:

  • You pay only if credits are successfully secured.
  • All work is handled with strict compliance to federal, state, and local rules.
  • We provide clear reporting so you can see exactly what was recovered.

This means there are no upfront costs — if we don’t deliver results, you don’t pay.