employee retention credit in 2023
How to Apply for the Employee Retention Credit
Applying for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) involves more than just submitting documents to the IRS. It requires assessing eligibility, assembling accurate supporting documentation, and implementing quality controls for an accurate calculation. These requirements are crucial to avoid potential risks, such as IRS audits or delays in receiving the ERC. Working with experienced ERC providers is highly recommended to navigate these complexities and ensure compliance.
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Learn About the Employee Retention Credit in 2023
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit that provides financial relief to businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The credit is designed to encourage businesses to retain their employees and keep them on the payroll, even during difficult times. The ERC is available to businesses of most sizes, including non-profits.
You must be considered a “Small Business” which is:
- Any employer that operates a trade, business, or a tax-exempt organization.
- That has fewer than 100 full-time employees (calculated from 2019) for the 2020 ERC refund.
- And fewer than 500 full-time employees (calculated from 2019) for the 2021 ERC refund.
As a “Small Business” you may be eligible if you:
- Experienced a significant decline in gross receipts during the 2021 calendar quarter, more than a 20% decline versus the same quarter of 2019, and a 50% decline in the 2020 calendar.
- Pass “Government Mandate Test“.
Your company may be eligible for up to $26,000 per employee.
If you are making an ERTC claim for the year 2020, you can receive 50% of the qualified wages of your full-time workers quarterly. Total wages considered are capped in 2020 at $10,000 per employee. Therefore, the highest credit you will receive per employee is $5,000.
For the year 2021, you can receive 70% of the qualified wages of your full-time workers quarterly for Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3. Total wages considered are capped in 2021 at $10,000 per employee per quarter. The maximum possible credit you can receive for each employee is $7,000 per quarter, amounting to $21,000 per employee for the year’s first three quarters.
According to ERC guidelines, qualified wages are the wages, and compensation employers pay to their employees during the specified time frame. Therefore, to be eligible for an employee retention tax claim, your employees should have received qualified wages throughout the calendar year. If your company provided employee health insurance, that is included with the qualified wages.
That depends on the IRS backlog, and at present, the minimum expected wait time to receive your ERTC credit disbursement from the IRS is 9 months. Please note that due to the complexity of our processes and the critical nature to ensure absolute accuracy it will take approximately 3-6 weeks to complete your ERTC filing.
No. The employee retention tax credit is not a loan. Therefore, you do not have to pay it back.
Yes, you will be eligible. As of December 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) made a provision that allows businesses that took out PPP loans to qualify. However, your number of qualified wages depends on your PPP loan forgiveness application.
Learn About Our Services
During the risk assessment phase of your Employee Retention Credit (ERC) application, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of potential risks associated with your claim, as well as an overview of each party’s responsibility. We recognize that each business is unique and has different risk tolerances. Therefore, we offer you the flexibility to structure your claim in a way that aligns with your individual risk tolerance.
To facilitate this process, we will provide you with a list of protections available to you, including their respective pros and cons. This approach empowers you to make informed decisions that best align with your business’s specific needs and goals. Our goal is to help you maximize your benefits while minimizing your risk exposure.
We understand the importance of transparency and clarity in our service agreements. That is why we are committed to providing you with a clear and concise outline of all promised protections. By doing so, we will ensure that you are fully aware of the risks involved and have complete control over how your claim is structured.
At Accelerate America, we believe in putting safety first. As such, our fees are determined based on a number of factors, including the complexity and risk profile of your claim, as well as your chosen payment terms. Contrary to common misconceptions, a higher level of protection does not necessarily equate to higher fees.
The primary driver of our fee structure is the complexity of your claim. Processing these types of claims demands additional accounting resources, including the expertise of additional CPAs, consulting services for impact analysis, and review by our experienced Tax Attorneys. These resources are essential to ensuring that your claim is processed efficiently and effectively.
Rest assured, we are transparent in our pricing options and will communicate them clearly during the risk assessment phase. We understand the importance of providing our clients with accurate and detailed information about our fee structure, and we take pride in offering a level of service that is both reliable and affordable.
We are committed to putting safety first and delivering top-quality service to all of our clients. Whether your claim is simple or complex, we are here to help you navigate the process and achieve a successful outcome.