Federal Register #2026-07393

Department of Labor requests public comment on Work Opportunity Tax Credit information collection

This notice concerns a regulatory information collection request by the Department of Labor regarding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection for the WOTC program - Submission includes seven ETA forms related to WOTC administration: - ETA Form 9175 (Self-Attestation Form) - ETA Form 9058 (Certification Workload Report) - ETA Form 9061 (Individual Characteristics Form) - ETA Form 9062 (Conditional Certification) - ETA Form 9063 (Employer Certification) - ETA Form 9065 (Agency Declaration of Verification Results Worksheet) - Other related forms - Notable Details: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or contract opportunity - The request seeks OMB approval for a three-year period - The WOTC program provides federal tax credits to employers hiring individuals from targeted groups facing employment barriers - Locations: - Department of Labor (federal office) - Office of Management and Budget (federal office)

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites public comments on the ICR related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax credit available to employers hiring individuals from certain target groups facing significant barriers to employment. The submission includes seven WOTC program forms and seeks authorization for three years. Comments are due by May 18, 2026.

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