IRS Announces New Phase of ERC Processing
The IRS is entering a new stage of Employee Retention Credit claim processing. The September 2023 moratorium continues, and claims filed before then are being slowly processed.
IRS Opens ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program
If you're a business owner who mistakenly claimed the Employee Retention Credit, find out how the new IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program can help you rectify the situation. Discover the eligibility criteria, benefits, and application process in our informative video.
Deadlines for Claiming the Employee Retention Credit (and It’s Not July 31, 2023)
The deadline for claiming the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is getting closer. If you are an eligible business or nonprofit organization, you still have time to determine your eligibility and file your claim. That time, however, will run out soon with strict filing deadlines coming up in 2024 and 2025.
Employee Retention Credit Fraud Remains a Top Risk
The IRS has warned taxpayers about pandemic relief fraud before. Employee retention credit fraud is now so widespread that the IRS added it to its annual list of Dirty Dozen tax scams.
IRS Makes Statements on CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit Risks
Last year, the IRS issued a news release warning employers to be wary of third parties who have ramped up campaigns to try and get employers to claim the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) when they may not actually qualify.
IRS Warns of Employee Retention Credit Fraud
The IRS recently warned employers to beware of advertisements and solicitations that promise tax refunds that seem too good to be true. They promise business owners lucrative tax refunds from the Employee Retention Credit through filing amended payroll tax returns.
Did You Miss Out on the Employee Retention Tax Credits?
Many employers do not realize they could benefit from the ERC. As businesses close their books and records for 2021 and begin to work on tax compliance, it is a good opportunity to revisit the ERC to clear up any confusion that may exist.
IRS Releases Guidance on Q4 Removal of Employee Retention Credit
Employers need to react quickly to the new guidance to pay in amounts as if they were incurred on Dec. 31, 2021.
House passes infrastructure legislation; sends bill to President Biden
Bipartisan infrastructure bill passes House with bipartisan vote. President Biden expected to sign by end of next week.
Recovery Startup Provision: How New Startup Businesses Can Possibly Claim the ERTC
Businesses that started during the pandemic have a new opportunity to claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit for the 3rd and 4th quarters in 2021. There are minimal eligibility requirements to net up to $100,000 in tax credits for the year. Act now to include the credit on your 2021 3rd quarter payroll tax return.