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

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

Burns & Levinson LLP

Client Advisory: Employee Retention Tax Credit in 2023

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During the COVID-19 emergency, the federal government offered much-needed liquidity to qualifying businesses and nonprofits through loans and payroll tax credits. Qualified employers have been allowed credits against certain...more

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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

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SBA Serves Up Guidance for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants

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More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the first form of federal relief prepared specifically for restaurants is likely to be delivered soon. Many restaurants have benefited from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans,...more

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

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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Retroactive 2020 Employee Retention Credit Changes and 2021 Enhancements

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The Employee Retention Credit, as originally enacted on March 27, 2020 by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the...more

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Federal Income Tax Changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, enacted late last year, includes several tax related changes and incentives affecting businesses. Congress overruled guidance from the Internal Revenue Service to provide that...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Employee Retention Tax Credit – Updates and What to Know for Your Business

On Dec. 20, 2020, the House and Senate passed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“CAA”), which includes a significant expansion of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) through June 30. The ERTC...more

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New COVID Relief Bill – Paycheck Protection Program (Round 2)

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As a result of recently passed stimulus legislation called the Economic Aid Act, additional funding has been made available under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) for both first and second-time borrowers. ...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Tax Update

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”). The Act, which includes the COVID-19-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 and the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Year-End Appropriations Act Includes Income and Employment Tax Provisions

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The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act) contains a wide range of tax, appropriations, and other provisions, including pandemic-specific provisions and extensions of provisions in the Coronavirus Aid,...more

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Congress Enhances Significant Tax Breaks For Businesses In Consolidated Appropriations Act

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act), signed into law on December 27, 2020, amends certain tax provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Families First Coronavirus...more

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Coronavirus: President Trump Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; Summary of the Tax Provisions

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On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”). The Act enhances and expands certain provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the...more

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Congress Provides New Round of COVID-19 Relief

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act 2020 (collectively, the “Act”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The Act expands prior COVID-19 relief and includes new...more

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Federal Stimulus and COVID-19 Relief

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On December 21, 2020 Congress passed an annual spending bill containing $900 billion in COVID-19 pandemic relief and stimulus measures.  President Trump signed this bill into law on December 27, 2020.  In addition to...more

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Summary of Certain Business Tax Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

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After much political gridlock, Congress passed an omnibus government-spending bill (Appropriations Act), which includes another COVID-19 relief package. The Appropriations Act contains many tax-related provisions. Some of the...more

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Congress Passes New and Additional Business, Tax Relief Measures in COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

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On Monday, December 21, Congress enacted a $900 billion stimulus package to support American workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. This summary provides an overview of the business and tax relief measures contained in...more

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2020 End of Year Tax Planning for Businesses

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As the 2020 year draws to a close, businesses should review the tax-related provisions adopted in the CARES Act and related IRS guidance with their tax advisers: EMPLOYER REFUNDABLE CREDIT AND PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL: -...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

Paycheck Protection Program Update: SBA Issues New FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness

In its continuing effort to provide guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) specifically targeted to the Loan Forgiveness process on...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New Stimulus Measures Taking Shape

Democrats and Republicans launch negotiations, each envisioning a broad-scale extension of previous efforts to stem the economic damage from COVID-19. Senate Republicans and House Democrats have both put forth proposals...more

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

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In Washington - Congress returns from recess sprinting to get several must-pass bills, including another coronavirus relief package, passed before they head out for the August recess and don’t return until 8 September....more

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Revised Summary of CARES Act and FFCRA Tax Credit and Payroll Tax Relief

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This is an update to our “Summary of CARES Act and FFCRA Tax Credit and Payroll Tax Relief” chart published on May 21, 2020, that summarizes the payroll and tax credit programs under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...more

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IRS Updates Payroll Tax Deferral FAQs Following Enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

Following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) to state that employers whose Paycheck Protection Program...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

CARES Act Questions for the Agricultural Industry - Update #5

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

CARES Act Questions for the Agricultural Industry - Update #4

Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more

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