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Have you claimed Employee Retention Credit?
Several tax credits and relief measures related to COVID have now expired, but the Employee Retention Credit, a key provision, can still be claimed by some business owners.
The small business tax regulations have changed enormously in the last two years. 2022 is no exception, with many coronavirus deductions and deferrals now coming to an end. The Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was created in 2020 as part of the CARES Act, ended in September 21. However, If you are a small business and missed the program, it’s not too late to file retroactively. It’s expected to play a big part in this year’s taxes.
It is a fully refundable payroll tax credit for employers that can add up to $70,000 per quarter and was created to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll.
The ERC underwent three major changes in the last two years which may be one of the reasons why many business owners didn’t apply for it. It was not originally open to those who took out a PPP load – that changed, as did the rules that limited how much a business could get depending on how much it had been impacted by the pandemic.
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Given all the changes in tax rules over the last two years, small business owners need the services of an advisor more than ever before.
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Date published Feb 25, 2022 | Last updated Jul 8, 2022
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