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The IRS made an announcement on Thursday, September 14, 2023 of “an immediate moratorium through at least the end of the year on processing...
The IRS released two new guidance memos regarding the Employee Retention Credit. Employers wondering about their eligibility should review what they...
There's a new set of FAQs from the IRS about the ERC, covering things such as eligibility, qualifications, ERC scams, timing and more....
The backlog of ERC claims at the IRS is still above 400,000. Recent legislation includes report language directing the IRS to address the...
The IRS Office of Chief Counsel released a memo discussing the limitations of ERC eligibility related to a supply chain...
The next installment of our ERC Fraud Watch includes details from IRS criminal investigations involving fake businesses and...
The IRS has increasingly labeled some ERC claims as fraud. It's important to recognize the signs of fraud to ensure your claim meets the...
Max Shenker provides another update on the backlog of unprocessed ERC claims at the IRS, which has more than doubled since the beginning of......
The IRS has reiterated warnings against improperly claiming the ERC, while the bureau also investigates fraud schemes including stolen ERC...
On March 23, 2023, fifteen Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee sent a letter to the new IRS Commissioner, Daniel Werfel,...
President Biden's 2024 budget proposing giving the IRS more time to audit ERC claims, possibly reducing ERC payments by $2 million in fiscal year......
President Biden and the IRS are targeting COVID-relief and ERC fraud. A new IRS warning specifically calls out bad actors pushing ineligible people to......
Daniel Werfel, nominated to be the new IRS Commissioner, responded to these questions from Senators regarding delays to ERC...
The IRS has increased estimates for new Forms 941-X, but even this might be outstripped by the actual number of new ERC claims they...
California Governor Gavin Newsom included modifications to the New Employment Credit (NEC) in his latest budget. Learn what these changes...
The IRS is warning employers against ERC fraud. The following examples of fraudulent practices have resulted in fines and/or...
In September, we wrote about a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) report highlighting processing delays at the IRS directly affecting ERC claims....
On September 19, 2022, the IRS published a news release regarding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), “IRS updates Information on tax credit helping...
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- Unemployment Benefits Fraud: How to Guard Against It
- Understanding the IRS ERC Moratorium and Updates
- How to Conduct Remote I-9 Verification
- How to Calculate and Apply for WOTC
- Defending Against Fake Employment Verification
- Illinois Passes Law Aimed at Informing Remote Workers
- Recent IRS Guidance about the ERC
- Responding to Unemployment Claims Related to Maui Wildfires
- Steps to Improve Employee Retention: The Role of a Streamlined HR Department
- Winning Unemployment Hearings with Effective Witnesses