ERC

Employee Retention Credit Update: What You Need to Know About ERC Processing

The federal Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was created by the IRS during the COVID-19 pandemic. It seemed to offer a lifeline to many nonprofits struggling to keep employees on board…

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An Update on the Employee Retention Tax Credit for Construction Companies

When the pandemic hit in 2020, the federal government rolled out the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) under the CARES Act. Federal government officials and lawmakers created the credit to…

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IRS Launches Second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program for 2021

The IRS has unveiled a new opportunity for businesses to correct improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims made for the 2021 tax period. The second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure…

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IRS Announces Generous Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program with Deadline of March 22, 2024

The IRS has introduced the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program through Announcement 2024-3. The purpose is to allow employers to resolve erroneous claims for the ERC, a refundable…

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Navigating the IRS Employee Retention Credit Landscape: 20,000 Disallowance Letters Mailed as Scrutiny Intensifies

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is stepping up its efforts to combat questionable Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. As part of its ongoing efforts, the IRS has announced an initial…

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IRS Places Hold On ERC Claims

On September 14, 2023, IRS Commissioner, Danny Werfel, ordered an immediate moratorium on processing new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. The moratorium is expected to last until at least December…

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ERC Filers Beware: IRS Issues Guidance Regarding Eligibility and Enforcement

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), also known as Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), is a refundable tax credit established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to…

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Thompson Greenspon’s Erin Kidd Published in the Journal of Construction Accounting and Taxation

Special Projects Manager, Erin E. Kidd, MBA, EA, AFC®, has recently authored an insightful article titled “Be Prepared: Employee Retention Credit Audits Have Begun” in the May/June 2023 issue of…

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ERC Series, Part 3: Eligible Employers Still Have Time to Claim Employee Retention Credits

Employers that meet the eligibility criteria have until April 15, 2024 to claim up to a $5,000 credit for each eligible employee for 2020, and until April 15, 2025 to…

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ERC Series, Part 2: Received an Employee Retention Credit? The IRS May Have Tough Questions for You

With the introduction of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), also known as Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the CARES Act created a lifeline for many businesses to weather the storm…

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