As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the US government introduced the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) to encourage businesses to keep their employees on payroll. However, there have been reports of false claims related to the credit, prompting
Understanding ERC IRS Warnings: Why American Financial and Tax’s AI Software is a Game-Changer for Business Owners The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a provision of the CARES Act designed to help businesses keep their employees during COVID-19. It allows
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program is a tax credit designed to help businesses keep their employees on payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC is available to businesses that have experienced a significant decline in revenue or that have
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Employee retention is a critical issue for companies of all sizes and in all industries. In 2023 and beyond, there are several key challenges that companies may face in trying to retain their top talent. One of the biggest challenges
Delayed processing times for ERC Processing times for the Employee Retention Credit are averaging several months per amended 941x return. Depending on how quickly the amended return is processed and how accurate the information provided by the employer is, it
To check the status of your Employee Retention Credit, you can contact the IRS by calling the amended returns helpline at 800-829-4933. Specialists can provide assistance to your individual case. That being said, there is relatively little you can do
No, the Employee Retention Credit does not reduce QBI wages. The ERC does not impact business income for purposes of calculating QBI. The ERC does provide an incentive for employers to keep employees on the payroll, or quickly rehire those
Is the ERC taxable income? For employers, the ERC is considered a refundable tax credit and can be used to offset their employment taxes. The amount of the credit is dependent on how much eligible wages were paid out to
Qualifying wages for the ERC have been modified a few times during amendments to the program. Qualified wages are what is used to calculate your eligibility for the Employee Retention Credit. It is important to understand what constitutes qualified wages
