DIRECTIVE	:	EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 14-98
TO	:	ALL STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCIES
FROM	:	John R. Beverly, III Director U.S. Employment Service
SUBJECT	:	Expiration of Work Opportunity Tax Credit Quarterly Report Forms

1. Purpose. To provide specific procedural guidance to States regarding the use of the Conditional Certifications Issued (ETA 9057) and Certification Workload and Characteristics of Certified Individuals (ETA 9058) Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits quarterly report forms during the authorization lapse effective July 1- September 30, 1998.

2. References. The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-34); ESPL No. 7-98, dated April 27, 1998; ETA Handbook No. 408, Draft Second Edition, June 1998.

3. Background. The WOTC program's legislative authority expired COB June 30, 1998, >with the Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit expiring on April 1999. Quarterly report forms 9057 & >9058 are scheduled to expire COB July, 31, 1998, but a formal request to extend their authorization has been submitted to OMB. OMB's regulation implementing the Paperwork Reduction Act (see 5 CFR 1320.10(e)(2)) allows for the extended use of expiring forms while undergoing OMB review.

4. Information. Although quarterly report forms 9057 & 9058 show an expiration date of July 31, 1998, SESA's may continue to use both forms until further notice.

5. Inquiries.  Direct all questions to the appropriate Regional WOTC/WtW Coordinator.