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CARES Act Coronavirus/COVID-19 Wages

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IRS Resumes Processing New Claims for Employee Retention Credit

After lifting the moratorium on processing tax refund claims, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun processing a large backlog of claims for the employee retention tax credit (ERC), aimed at businesses impacted by...more

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How IRS Is Cracking Down on Employee Retention Tax Credit Fraud

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The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has recently devoted great attention to detecting, investigating, and prosecuting fraud, particularly as it relates to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERC”) post-COVID. On a webinar...more

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Nonprofits Affected by COVID-19 in 2020 or 2021 Can Still Claim Tax Credits

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While many nonprofits have already taken advantage of the opportunities available to them under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and subsequent COVID-19 relief legislation, there are still...more

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Update for Employers: Recent Legislation Improves, Extends Employee Retention Credit

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Please note: This alert has been updated with new developments after the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized a refundable tax...more

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IRS Clarifies PPP Loans, Retention Credit Wage Reporting Rules

On March 1, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2021-20, which provides updated guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) as it applies before Jan. 1, 2021. The ERTC was first enacted on March 27,...more

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COVID-19 Stimulus Package Significantly Expands CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credits

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which became law on December 27, 2020, makes significant changes to the employee retention tax credits available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – May 2020 #13

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In Washington: President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to ease up on businesses that make good-faith attempts to follow agency guidance and regulations during the coronavirus pandemic....more

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UPDATED: Treasury Publishes FAQs – Coronavirus Relief Fund Payments for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

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The CARES Act was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act established a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund (Fund)...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on FFCRA Paid Leave Tax Credits – Updated as of April 24, 2020

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The IRS issued guidance on the FFCRA Paid Leave Tax Credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) on March 31, 2020. The FFCRA Paid Leave Tax Credits are fully refundable tax credits giving covered...more

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Are You Confused Yet? The SBA Issues Supplemental Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Implementation

On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released an interim final rule (the Initial Rule) announcing the SBA’s formal interpretation of the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which...more

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Treasury and IRS Release FAQs On Paid Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits for Small and Mid-Size Employers

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have published more information on refundable tax credits that reimburse small and mid-size employers, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, for the cost of...more

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Overview Of The Paycheck Protection Program Under The Cares Act (Title I)

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted, an economic relief package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provides economic support at the federal level to...more

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