The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit meant to reward business owners who kept their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many business owners are getting bad advice about how to qualify, which is a shame. The ERC is still the most powerful incentive, but it needs to be documented and calculated in the right way. To make sure you ask the right questions when choosing a provider, it's important to know what people usually get wrong about this credit.
The Employee Retention Credit eligibility was expanded and extended as part of the Consolidated Appropriations (CARES) Act, 2021 to include employers who received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), along with those who did not. Now, you may be able to claim an ERC credit.
If your business experienced a decline in total receipts in 2020 and/or 2021, but you retained your employees, you may be able to secure your payroll tax refund today!.
The Employee Retention Credit is a tax credit created by the U.S. government to encourage smaller businesses to retain employees during COVID-19 shutdowns and slowdowns.
PPP was heavily marketed by the SBA, while ERC is claimed directly through the US Treasury. Along with our bank partners, it’s our mission to educate you and obtain for your business the payroll tax refund that it’s entitled to.
The IRS expects 70-80% of SMBs are good candidates for taking the ERC. If your business experienced disruptions to commerce, travel, or group meetings due to a government order, it might qualify! This includes supply chain disruptions, price increases, reduced hours, reduction in goods or services offered, were unable to travel, or attend conventions. Talk to one of our Refund Specialists to find out more.
You could receive as much as $26,000 per employee.
Multiple factors can affect the amount of time it takes to start receiving your business's refund and checks are issued for each qualifying quarter. Typically, our clients receive their first check in 4-7 months following the submission of a claim to the IRS, with subsequent checks coming after that.
There are no upfront charges or fees to determine your ERC eligibility, and you will never pay out-of-pocket. Once your credit is successfully processed with the IRS, our fee is lower than the competition at 15%. We only get paid if you get paid and there are no other hidden fees or obligations.
Yes, you can. However, navigating the nuances of the Employee Retention Credit includes working through more than 170 pages of IRS documentation covering rules, required paperwork, and more. In short, it's pretty complicated! But to make it simple for you we have worked with our partners and ERC tax experts to provide best in class technology and expertise to help you maximize your ERC credit for your business, with the least amount of effort on your part. We believe that we provide more value for our customers than anyone in the market.
Unlike PPP, this is not a loan. It's money for your business, and it's up to you how you use it.
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