Credit for Welfare-to-Work Program.
Prior to January 1, 2008, certain businesses located in mostly rural counties that qualified for the federal Welfare-to-Work credit provided by Section 26 U.S.C º 51A, may also have been eligible for the New Mexico Welfare-to-Work credit. Beginning January 1, 2008, Section 26 U.S.C º 51A was repealed and a new federal work opportunity credit was established. Employers who qualify for the new federal work opportunity credit will no longer qualify for the New Mexico Welfare-to-Work credit.
Employers who qualified and were approved for the New Mexico Welfare-to-Work credit under the laws existing prior to January 1, 2008 may continue to carry forward any balance on an approved credit for three consecutive tax years after the tax year for which the credit was approved.
For information about eligibility and certification contact:
Department of Workforce Solutions
301 W. De Vargas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 827-7434
To claim this credit, submit your Form PIT-1 for the year the eligible wages were incurred along with Schedule PIT-CR and a copy of the Department of Workforce SolutionsÆ certification.
For assistance claiming the credit, call TRD at (505) 476-3683.