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IRS Increases Pressure on Businesses That Claimed Employee Retention Tax Credits

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a news release identifying five new signs that a business’s Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) may be incorrect. It has also begun issuing a third round of letters denying...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

PPP Loan Audits Could Affect Millions of Borrowers

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In March 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law establishing, among other things, the Payment Protection Program (PPP) administered...more

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ERC Voluntary Disclosure Deadline Rapidly Approaching on March 22

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The March 22 deadline for applying to the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to repay improperly claimed Employee Retention Credits (ERC) at a discount is just around the corner. The VDP requires businesses to repay only...more

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The IRS is Aggressively Pursuing Employee Retention Credit Claims. Are You at Risk?

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Congress enacted the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) during the COVID-19 pandemic to help employers retain their workforce and stay current on payroll despite economic difficulties that plagued the world. The legislation...more

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Employee Retention Credit on the Chopping Block as Congress Mulls Tax and Spending Bills

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The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) would terminate the employee retention credit (ERC) for claims filed after January 31, 2024. Initially authorized by the CARES Act to incentivize...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Weekly IRS Roundup September 19 – September 23, 2022

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of September 19, 2022 – September 23, 2022....more

Adams and Reese LLP

More Businesses Now Eligible for Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – Do You Qualify?

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What is the ERC? Congress introduced the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as part of the CARES Act to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll during the pandemic. ...more

Holland & Knight LLP

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

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized a refundable tax credit important to many employers struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This credit, known as the Employee Retention...more

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Enhanced Opportunities To Benefit From The Employee Retention Credit

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The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020, to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll during the pandemic....more

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Never Fear, The American Rescue Plan Is Here

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The Biden administration has hit the ground running with several items on its agenda which impact the employment relationship. On March 12, the American Rescue Plan was passed by Congress and signed into law. This new law...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup April 19 – April 23, 2021

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of April 19, 2021 – April 23, 2021... April 19, 2021: The IRS issued a news release announcing the...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Paycheck Protection Program: FAQs For Microbusinesses - UPDATED March 2021 #3

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On December 27, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The Act includes a roughly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, known as the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and...more

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Paycheck Protection Program Continues to Evolve

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) which, among other things, makes modifications to the Payroll Protection Program. On March 19, the Small Business Administration issued...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: March 2021 #4

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Employee Retention Tax Credits: Another Potential Benefit for Economically Challenged Businesses

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After the passage of the CARES Act last year, the clear focus of small businesses was on the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”). A slightly less reported feature was the tax credit available for the retention of...more

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Third time’s the charm: Congress provides stimulus round three in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARPA), the third set of legislation aimed at assisting individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, was signed into law by President Biden. Along with...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

IRS Issues Guidance for Employers Claiming 2020 Employee Retention Credit

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Earlier this month, the IRS provided guidance for employers claiming the employee retention tax credit for 2020. Changes Under December 2020 Stimulus Plan - As detailed in a previous Gould & Ratner article on the...more

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American Rescue Plan Act Extends Employee Retention Credit Through 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, extends the employee retention credit, originally enacted as part of the 2020 CARES Act, through the end of 2021. Under the...more

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Congress Passes New COVID-19 Relief Package

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the highly anticipated American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides additional measures to stimulate the economy and provide taxpayers with relief from the economic effects of the...more

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Employee Retention Credit Extended Under The America Rescue Plan Act

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On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”), considered to be one of the largest economic rescue packages in US history. The ARPA addresses the ongoing economic...more

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Stimulus Bill Offers Much Needed Assistance to the Restaurant Industry

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The American Rescue Plan Act establishes a $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund to distribute grants of up to $10 million to restaurants and other food and beverage businesses. Eligible restaurants, bars, food...more

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COVID-19 Relief Package Provides Substantial Aid to States, Counties and Cities

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$1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Federal Relief Package – American Rescue Plan Act - Today, President Biden signed into law a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, the American Rescue Plan of 2021, aimed to provide financial relief...more

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New COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes Targeted Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard-Hit Small Businesses and Nonprofits

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Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Act), which includes new pandemic-relief grants for small and mid-sized restaurants and bars; expansion of the Paycheck Protection...more

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Happy Birthday, Employee Retention Tax Credit: Congress’s Gift to Cash-Strapped Employers Extended Through December 31

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The Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) has been expanded and extended further, providing relief to small and large employers affected by COVID-19 business disruptions. As we approach the one-year anniversary of its...more

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