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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

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

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

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

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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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Weekly IRS Roundup April 17 – April 21, 2023

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Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of April 17, 2023 – April 21, 2023...more

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A Primer on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)

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The Employee Retention Credit – Introduction. Congress acted quickly during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic to provide hiring and other economic incentives to employers. One particularly helpful relief provision—the employee...more

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

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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Can I Deduct Expenses Paid With A PPP Loan?

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In recently released Revenue Ruling 2020-27, the IRS addressed the following two fact patterns: •First, Maria received a PPP loan in 2020 that she used to pay “Covered Expenses.” Maria meets the requirements for...more

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2020 End of Year Tax Planning for Individuals

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As the 2020 year draws to a close, families should review with their tax advisers the CARES Act tax-related provisions in their tax and financial planning. Tax provisions that apply to individuals include the following: ...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

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On-Demand Webinar | PPP Loan Forgiveness: Employment and Tax Issues for Borrowers

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Introducing Nossaman's Employment BUZZ webinar series! Each month, our attorneys will cover a different topic of interest to employers, including tax, insurance, intellectual property and employment issues. These "quick hit"...more

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Can I Withdraw Funds From My Retirement Account During COVID-19?

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The Paycheck Protection Program money is spent, the temporary $600 weekly unemployment supplement is over, and we still need money. We could draw on our savings, sell investments, or take out a loan against our home. Usually,...more

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Mid-Year Retirement Benefits Update

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The Internal Revenue Service has been busy issuing guidance over the last month or so on various retirement benefit issues. We want to be sure you are aware of these important updates. Retirement plan and IRA liquidity...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Texas Man Charged for Allegedly Filing False PPP Loan Applications

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COVID Relief Program Fraud Charges - DOJ continues to announce charges against defendants accused of fraud in connection with allegedly false loan applications submitted under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...more

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CARES Act Updates Tax Act’s Depreciation Period – Act Fast

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Before the enactment of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property had a 15-year recovery period for depreciation...more

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How Can a Craft Brewer Use the Tax Code to Help with Cash Flow?

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Breweries can turn to the Internal Revenue Code to help with cash flow in these difficult times. Section 165(i) of the Internal Revenue Code allows a taxpayer to deduct any loss occurring in a “disaster area” and attributable...more

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IRS Issues Update to Form 941 for COVID-19 Related Employment Tax Credits and Other Tax Relief

On April 30, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a draft of Form 941, Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return, and accompanying instructions. The revised Form 941 includes various additional entries to report...more

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Tax Relief to Help Weather the Storm of COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our personal, financial and business lives, the government has responded with legislative and administrative relief.  This is a high-level summary of some of the enacted measures...more

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Code Section 1031 Like Kind Exchange Deadlines Extended

On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23 (the “Notice”) which expands the filing and payment deadline relief announced by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) in March. The March announcement gave taxpayers until July...more

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Five Things to Know About Your Stimulus Check

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The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020 and approved stimulus payments to individuals to assist with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS issued a news release to provide additional guidance, and created...more

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Business Resources and Recovery (UPDATED)

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Businesses grappling with the economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis have the opportunity to apply for financial assistance through a variety of Federal, State and Local programs. ...more

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IRS Relief for Partnerships Wanting to Amend Tax Returns

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On April 8, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2020-23 (the Revenue Procedure) allowing eligible partnerships subject to the centralized partnership audit regime (CPAR) to amend 2018 and 2019...more

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IRS Issues FAQs and Form 7200 for Advance Payment of COVID-19 Employer Tax Credits

The IRS has issued FAQs regarding the tax credits for the sick and family leave and employee retention tax credits which provide guidance on eligibility and instructions for claiming the credits. The guidance sets forth the...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on Employee Retention Credits Under CARES Act

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On March 31, 2020, the IRS issued guidance on the Employee Retention Credits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The Employee Retention Credits are fully refundable tax credits...more

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CARES Act impact on Oklahoma tax code

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, and, among other relief provisions, amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide relief to businesses and individuals....more

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The CARES Act Includes Many Tax Incentives for Employers - Charitable Contribution Modifications

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On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) into law. Among the numerous provisions of the Act intended to provide economic relief to...more

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