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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Changes Employee Retention Tax Credit Program

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While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made headlines for tax and spending cuts, it also contains significant changes to the federal government’s treatment of COVID era Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) claims — many of which...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program Re-Opens

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On 7/15/24, the IRS announced via Notice IR-2024-212 the re-opening of the ERC (Employee Retention Credit) Voluntary Disclosure Program which will end on 11/22/24. The first ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program ended in March...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

IRS Reopens Employee Retention Tax Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program

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The ERC is a legitimate, refundable tax credit designed to help businesses that continued to pay employees while they were shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic or that experienced a significant decline in gross receipts...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

IRS Continues Aggressive Oversight and Enforcement of Employee Retention Credits

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The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for businesses whose employees were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The provisions are set out in § 2301 of the CARES Act and § 3111 of the Internal Revenue...more

Woods Rogers

Federal Credit Unions Can Claim Employee Retention Tax Credits

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The IRS released new guidance for federal credit unions as to their ability to claim the Employee Retention Credit under Section 2301 of the CARES Act. According to the Office of Chief Counsel for the IRS, federal credit...more

Jackson Walker

What the IRS is Saying Lately about the Employee Retention Tax Credit

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The employee retention tax credit (“ERTC”) has garnered a lot of “buzz” lately – both from the IRS and businesses who have either received the credit or are seeking the credit. The buzz is well deserved, as the IRS has...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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Employee Retention Tax Credits Update: IRS Warns Taxpayers to Beware

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On October 19, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (“Service”) issued news release IR-2022-183, which was intended to warn employers using third-party promoters of Employee Retention Tax Credits (“ERTCs”).  ERTCs were created...more

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Save It for a Rainy Day Part 2: IRS Announces Additional Plan Amendment Extensions

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On September 26, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extended the amendment deadline for non-governmental qualified retirement plans, plans covered under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and individual...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup February 27 – March 5, 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 February 27, 2022 – March 5, 2022... March 1, 2022: The IRS issued final regulations increasing...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup March 29 – April 2, 2021

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Serve (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of March 29, 2021 – April 2, 2021. March 29, 2021: The IRS issued Notice 2021-21 and an...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Paycheck Protection Program: FAQs for Nonprofits - UPDATED March #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: FAQs For Nonprofits - UPDATED March 2021 #2

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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

Gould + Ratner LLP

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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Increased PPP Eligibility for Larger Nonprofits

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the Rescue Plan) – a $1.9 trillion economic relief package. The Rescue Plan allocated an additional $7.25 billion to the Paycheck...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

American Rescue Plan Act Extensions, Changes To Select Tax Credit, Compensation Deduction Provisions

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expands upon some popular tax credit provisions and makes other changes to a key tax provision regarding compensation deduction limitations. These changes are summarized below...more

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Key Tax Provisions of $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Aid Package

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At $1.9 trillion, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, is the largest aid package passed by Congress since the start of the pandemic. With the Rescue Act, Congress hopes...more

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How Did Individual Arkansans Fare Under the CARES Act's First Round Economic Impact Payments?

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, was enacted in March 2020 and created a refundable tax credit for individuals. The advance payments authorized by the CARES Act are referred...more

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COVID-19 Relief? Think Again!—Corporate Charitable Contributions for Disaster Relief

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, relief efforts have taken many forms—personal services, legislative efforts, volunteer hours, and even charitable contributions. Yes, when both people and...more

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[Podcast] How Will States Tax Forgiven PPP Loans?

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The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP allowed businesses to secure forgivable SBA loans. Federal taxation of forgiven loans and related expenses are quite favorable - will states follow suit? Matt...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Maine Governor’s Proposed Supplemental Budget – Federal (Non)Conformity Summarized

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Maine Governor Janet Mills submitted a supplemental budget, as amended by a change package submitted on January 25, 2021. The supplemental budget is notable for its retroactive conformity to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) as...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Year-End Budget Bill Includes Changes for Retirement Plans

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The year-end budget and COVID relief package signed into law on December 27, 2020 (the “Budget Bill”) includes several changes affecting retirement plans. Most of the changes are temporary in nature, but one change affecting...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

ADOR Affirms Deductibility of PPP Loan-Related Expenses but Unanswered Conformity Questions Remain

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The Alabama Department of Revenue issued helpful guidance on January 7, following its December 18, 2020 guidance implementing Governor Ivey’s landmark Supplemental Emergency Proclamation. The new guidance affirms the...more

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 generally provides the annual funding for the federal government and also contains several important rules giving further COVID-19 relief. The comprehensive relief package funds...more

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PPP Loan-Funded Expenses Nondeductible If Borrower Has “Reasonable Expectation” Loan Will Be Forgiven

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On November 18, 2020, in Rev. Rul. 2020-27, the IRS reaffirmed its position that deductions for eligible expenses will be disallowed if a PPP loan is forgiven and extended the rule to deny deductions paid or incurred in a...more

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