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The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”) introduces several significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) that directly affect U.S. employers and employees. Key provisions—particularly the...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a news release identifying five new signs that a business’s Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) may be incorrect. It has also begun issuing a third round of letters denying...more
On July 26, 2024, the IRS announced that they are in the final stages of reopening the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program. The ERC is a credit that was available to certain eligible employers...more
Amid an ongoing federal crackdown on fraud in COVID-19 relief programs, the IRS announced that it will offer certain employers an opportunity to withdraw Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims if they are concerned about...more
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
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIAJ), expected to be signed by President Joe Biden next week, will retroactively terminate the employer retention tax credit so that it will not apply to wages paid after September...more
This week, the IRS issued guidance for employers claiming the employee retention tax credit for the first two quarters of 2021. Background: Changes Under December 2020 Stimulus Plan - Detailed in a previous Gould &...more
Multiple federal laws enacted during the pandemic have provided assistance to struggling employers, including assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the employee retention tax credits (ERC). PPP and ERC,...more
Eligible employers that have not claimed the employee retention credit could be leaving tens of thousands of dollars of tax benefits on the table. The stakes are even higher under the recently enacted American Rescue Plan...more
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Within this $1.9 trillion relief Bill, Congress extended certain previously enacted COVID-19 stimulus package provisions and expanded on...more
Welcome to #WorkforceWednesday. This week, COVID-19 recovery and safety are top of mind as new stimulus funding, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) directive, and paid leave requirements are put in...more
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
The much-awaited second round of coronavirus relief legislation was signed into law on December 27, 2020. This article summarizes the ways in which individuals and businesses can benefit from this relief....more
The employee retention tax credit aimed at helping businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic will be extended and expanded under the new stimulus bill recently passed by Congress and awaiting President Trump’s...more
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, generally provides the annual funding for the federal government and, in almost 5,600 pages, contains several important rules giving further COVID-19 relief, including the expansion...more
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
To assist employers, corporate counsel, and HR professionals that are still grappling with the myriad of COVID-19 issues, CDF has designed a series of complimentary webinars for the week of December 7-11, 2020 from 9-10 am...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") provides for an employee retention credit (“ERC”) designed to encourage employers to retain workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The Internal Revenue Service...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Congress did not, however, provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, small businesses must...more
Employers are considering whether to implement layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions in light of the economic uncertainty arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. This alert reviews significant considerations for employers that...more
The COVID-19 or Coronavirus has disrupted demand in many industries and is wreaking havoc on budgets and cash flow projections. On March 27, 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act or Act),...more
Businesses struggling with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis received good news late last night when the Senate passed an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at providing a massive stimulus to...more