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How many W2 employees are on your payroll? *
Every business was impacted via delays and shutdowns. Please select Yes if your business was negatively impacted in anyway, even if it was minor*
Did your business experience a decline in gross receipts for any quarter in 2020 or 2021 compared to 2019? *
Did your business receive PPP loans in 2020 or 2021? *

How to take advantage of the

Employee Retention Tax Credit

Up to $26k per W2 Employee


Your business may be eligible. Apply before funds run out.

Some Examples

CAR DEALERSHIP

32 EMPLOYEES

$273,000

CAR DEALERSHIP

32 EMPLOYEES

$273,000

CAR DEALERSHIP

32 EMPLOYEES

$273,000


Our services help you understand the ERTC claim process and eligibility requirements

What are the risk involved in claiming the ERTC?

Claiming the ERTC carries minimal risk, as the credit is a direct payment from the IRS and is not a loan that needs to be repaid. However, it's important to ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements before applying.

What if my cpa already told me i don't qualify for the ertc?

If you've been told that you don't qualify for the ERTC, it's worth seeking a second opinion. Our team can assess your eligibility and help you understand your options.

Can i access the ertc if i received ppp loans?

Yes, you can still claim the ERTC even if you received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

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Available to Industries Affected by the Pandemic

The ERTC program isn’t specific to a particular industry. It is available to businesses in all industries that have been affected by the pandemic.

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What can ERC Express do for you?

Are you a business owner who hasn’t yet applied for the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It can be overwhelming to navigate, especially when you have a business to run. That’s where our team at ERC Express comes in. We will guide you through the application process and ensure that you receive the maximum benefit available to you.

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Applied for PPP?

Not a problem, you can still qualify for ERTC.

Our team of experts can assist you in applying

We understand that payroll providers and other professionals may not have the time to dive into the legislation surrounding the ERTC. That’s why we have assembled a team of dedicated tax professionals who specialize in this relief program. Our experts will work with you and your financial officers to ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from this often-misunderstood program.

Even if you’ve already received an opinion from another tax professional, we encourage you to spend just 15 minutes with our team. Our trusted due diligence process will determine your eligibility for the ERTC and explain why you may be entitled to benefits, even if you did not experience a drop in revenue. Contact us today to learn how we can help you maximize your ERTC benefits.
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Example Success Stories

Below are the example tax credits that qualified under the CARES Act.
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110 employees | $3.4Million

client_2

44 employees | $1.6Million

client_3

18 employees | $624,000

client_4

210 employees | $1.15 Million

client_5

16 employees | $141,731

client_6

65 employees | $1.36Million

client_7

99 employees | $324,920

client_8

365 employees | $1.22Million

client_9

53 employees | $737,493

FAQ's

Who qualifies as an Eligible Employer for the Employee Retention Credit?
To qualify as an Eligible Employer for the Employee Retention Credit, an employer must- Be engaged in a trade or business during the 2020 calendar year, including tax-exempt organizations, and meet one of the following criteria: Fully or partially suspend operation during any calendar quarter in 2020 due to orders from an appropriate governmental authority. But limiting commerce, travel, or group meetings (for commercial, social, religious, or other purposes) due to COVID-19. Experience a significant decline in gross receipts during the calendar quarter. It’s important to note that governmental employers are not considered Eligible Employers for the Employee Retention Credit, but tribal governments, and tribal entities, may qualify. Self-employed individuals are also not eligible for the credit for their own self-employment earnings, but they may be able to claim the credit for wages paid to their employees.
The Employee Retention Credit is a tax credit that Eligible Employers can claim. It is fully refundable. The credit amounts to 50% of qualified wages. Which includes qualified health plan expenses that Eligible Employers pay to their employees. The credit applies to qualified wages that are paid after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. The maximum amount of qualified wages that can be taken into account for each employee, across all calendar quarters is $10,000. So, the maximum credit an Eligible Employer can claim for qualified wages paid to any employee is $5,000.
Yes, it’s possible. If an employer received a PPP loan, but repaid it by May 18, 2020, they could be eligible. It would be considered as if they never received the PPP loan, for the purposses of the Employee Retention Credit. This makes the employer eligible for the credit if he/she met the requirements of being an Eligible Employer.
To claim the Employee Retention Credit for qualified wages, Eligible Employers must report their total qualified wages for each calendar quarter on their federal employment tax returns, which is typically done using Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. Qualified sick leave and family leave wages can also be reported on Form 941 for the purpose of claiming a credit under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This form is also used to report income, social security, and Medicare taxes withheld by the employer from employee wages, well as the employer’s share of social security and Medicare tax.

 

Eligible Employers can fund qualified wages in two ways. First, they can access federal employment taxes, including taxes that are withheld and required to be deposited with the IRS. Secondly, they can request an advance of the credit from the IRS for any amount of the credit that is not funded by accessing federal employment tax deposits. This is done by filing Form 7200. (Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19.)

 

Under section 2302 of the CARES Act, employers are also able to defer the deposit of their share of social security taxes due before January 1, 2021, and reduce other employment taxes required to be deposited by an amount equal to the FFCRA sick leave and family leave credits, as well as the Employee Retention Credit.

 

For example, if an employer paid $10,000 in qualified wages (including qualified health plan expenses) and was required to deposit $8,000 in federal employment taxes for all of its employees for wage payments made during the same quarter as the $10,000 in qualified wage. The employer could keep up to $5,000 of the $8,000 of taxes he/she was going to deposit. The employer will not owe a penalty for keeping the $5,000, and it will account for the $5,000 when filing Form 941 for the quarter.

To qualify as an Eligible Employer for the Employee Retention Credit, an employer must- Be engaged in a trade or business during the 2020 calendar year, including tax-exempt organizations, and meet one of the following criteria:

  1. Fully or partially suspend operation during any calendar quarter in 2020 due to orders from an appropriate governmental authority. But limiting commerce, travel, or group meetings (for commercial, social, religious, or other purposes) due to COVID-19.
  2. Experience a significant decline in gross receipts during the calendar quarter.

It’s important to note that governmental employers are not considered Eligible Employers for the Employee Retention Credit, but tribal governments, and tribal entities, may qualify. Self-employed individuals are also not eligible for the credit for their own self-employment earnings, but they may be able to claim the credit for wages paid to their employees.

A “significant decline in gross receipts” occurs when an employer’s gross receipts in a calendar quarter of 2020 are less than 50% of its gross receipts, for the same quarter in 2019. The significant decline continues until the first calendar quarter after the quarter in which the employer’s 2020 gross receipts are greater than 80% of its gross receipts for the same quarter in 2019. Or the first quarter of 2021, whichever comes first.
Yes, but not for the same wages. If an Eligible Employer claims the Employee Retention Credit for any qualified wages, they cannot use those same wages to determine the paid family and medical leave credit under section 45S of the Internal Revenue Code. However, the employer may still be able to claim the section 45S credit for any additional wages paid. (that meet the requirements under that section.)
To determine if your company qualifies for the Employee Retention Credit, there are two main criterias to consider. The first is if your business experienced a disruption in operations that began after February 15, 2020 and continued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes businesses that were fully or partially suspended by government orders or were unable to operate at normal capacity due to the pandemic.

 

The second criteria is a revenue decline. To qualify, your business must have had 500 or fewer employees in 2019.  And your company’s quarterly gross receipts in 2020 and 2021 must be at least 20% lower than the corresponding quarter in 2019. This is to show that your company was financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

It’s important to note that while a revenue decline is one way to qualify, it’s not the only way. Businesses that experienced a disruption in operations (even if they didn’t have a revenue decline) can still be eligible for the credit. Additionally, to be eligible, your company must be a private sector or tax-exempt organization that was partially or fully shut down due to COVID-19.

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