Stephanie Cornejo

Stephanie Cornejo
Stephanie Cornejo leads CTI’s Credits & Incentives Practice with primary oversight of operations and overall practice development. She is focused on identifying, and maximizing federal, state and local tax credits that drive job creation, job training, capital investment and new business development.
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Making A Move To CTI – WOTC Success Story

Written by Stephanie Cornejo. Updated Sep 11, 2018.

Client Profile:

Industry: 

Mobile Auto Repair

Previous WOTC provider: 

National Payroll Company

Number of Annual Hires: 

2,800



Current WOTC Performance:

  • 97% Screening Compliance
  • $34,000 Annual WOTC
  • 12% Qualification Rate
  • $12 Average Credit per Hire
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WOTC Keeps the Home Healthcare Industry Thriving!

Written by Stephanie Cornejo. Updated Aug 6, 2018.

The home health care industry is booming and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1.3 million additional jobs within the home healthcare field will be added through 2020. In fact, they report that those working in home healthcare positions will see a 69 percent growth through 2020.  One reason why the home healthcare industry is seeing such accelerated growth is the increase in demand of home healthcare services and facilities. As millions of people reaching an age where they will need some sort of home healthcare. Thus, increasing the expanse of the industry.

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4 Reasons Why Employment-Based Tax Credits Are A Win for Your Staffing Company

Written by Stephanie Cornejo. Updated Jun 13, 2018.

With the cost of doing business consistently on the rise and as it becomes more difficult to find/retain great employees, companies are turning to staffing agencies to assist them with their employment needs.  This is great for staffing agencies and there is no better time to pursue employment-based tax credits than now.  There are both federal and state employment-based credits available that can help businesses offset income tax liability.  Some of these programs are based on the creation of net new jobs while others are offered to employers for employing individuals from specific target groups.  The most popular of these programs is the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).

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How To Secure Employment Tax Credits On Employee's First Day

Written by Stephanie Cornejo. Updated Aug 24, 2017.

One of the most valuable tax credit programs overlooked by businesses is employment tax credits. Many companies believe they would not benefit from this tax savings strategy due to the background of employees they hire or the complexity of employment incentive programs.

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Success Story: Using A Tax Expert For The WOTC Screening Process

Written by Stephanie Cornejo. Updated Aug 15, 2017.

**This case study is an amalgamation of CTI client success stories – based on real-life outcomes – to showcase a balanced, conservative perspective in the interest of not inflating numbers or empty promises. 

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