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Payroll taxes are taxes that are often calculated and remitted based on a percentage of an employee's wages, but they can also include fixed charges. Payroll taxes consist of two types of taxes: 1) taxes that... more +
Payroll taxes are taxes that are often calculated and remitted based on a percentage of an employee's wages, but they can also include fixed charges. Payroll taxes consist of two types of taxes: 1) taxes that are withheld by an employer from an employee's wages and 2) taxes paid by an employer based on the amount of an employee's wages. These taxes may be advanced income tax payments on behalf of an employee. They are also employer and employee payments to a variety of government programs, such as social security, and unemployment/disability insurance. less -
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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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FinCEN Issues Alert on COVID-19 Employee Retention Tax Credit Fraud

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On November 22, 2023, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), in close coordination with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Criminal Investigation (“CI”), issued an alert (“Alert”) regarding the COVID-19...more

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Employee Retention Credit (ERC) – Proceed with Caution!

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The employee retention credit (ERC) is perhaps the most attractive – and controversial – COVID-era federal financial relief offered to the greatest number of US businesses. Congress established the ERC in the CARES Act of...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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The Employee Retention Credit: Reduce Employer Payroll Taxes and Generate Cash

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Added to federal tax law by the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and further expanded in 2021, the Employee Retention C redit (ERC) can significantly reduce an employer’s federal employment...more

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Cos. Should Heed IRS Warnings About Employee Tax Credit

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For most businesses, turning the calendar to 2023 meant putting the pandemic and any of its tax-related effects further in the rearview mirror. One notable exception, however, is the employee retention credit, or ERC,...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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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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Employee Retention Credit for Independent Schools

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Under the CARES Act and subsequent COVID-19 legislation, independent schools may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a refundable payroll tax credit for employers, including independent schools, whose...more

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Employers: Deadline for Repayment of CARES Act Social Security Tax Deferrals Fast Approaching

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Many employers are likely to find the rules for repayment of employer-share social security tax deferrals under the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be confusing. Employers may also be surprised...more

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Employee Retention Tax Credits: Additional Guidance for Economically Challenged Businesses

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The IRS issued Notice 2021-49 (the “Notice”) on August 4, 2021 to provide additional guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) applicable to the third and fourth quarters of 2021....more

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Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: FAQs For Nonprofits - August 2021

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The Paycheck Protection Program closed on May 28, 2021. The SBA is no longer accepting new applications from participating lenders. The following FAQs are for informational purposes only and to assist borrowers who obtained...more

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Paycheck Protection Program Round 2: FAQs For Nonprofits - June 2021

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The Paycheck Protection Program closed on May 28, 2021. The SBA is no longer accepting new applications from participating lenders. The following FAQs are for informational purposes only and to assist borrowers who obtained...more

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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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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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The Latest COVID-19 Stimulus: Highlights of Key Tax Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, 2021) was signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021 to address the continuing economic impact on employers and employees the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has posed. The ARPA...more

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Credit Where Credit Is Due: IRS Offers Long-Sought Guidance on Employer Retention Credit Program

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As we previously reported, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provided for an employee retention credit (“ERC”) designed to encourage employers to retain workers during the COVID-19...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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COVID-19: CARES Act Tax Summary Guide - February 2021 #1

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This guide outlines the tax provisions contained in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), and certain related notices issued by the...more

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

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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

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Tax Update

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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

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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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How Changes to the CARES Act and FFCRA Affect California Employers

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On Dec. 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Congress did not extend the mandate to provide leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), but did extend the...more

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