All posts by Tax Credit Updates

IRS Announced Preemptive Denial of Some ERC Claims

The IRS has announced preemptive denial of ERC claims for 20,000 taxpayers based on entities that did not exist prior to 2022 or pay wages.

Published: December 6, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
ERC Denied by Auditor, Taxpayer Sues IRS to Invalidate Guidance

A taxpayer whose ERC claim was denied by an IRS auditor has filed suit against the IRS and Treasury Department.

Published: December 6, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
IRS ERC Backlog Reaches New High

Unprocessed ERC claims at the end of November reached the highest number since the IRS began reporting the volume in 2021.

Published: December 4, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
IRS ERC Warnings and Recent Statements Explaining Eligibility

ERC warnings from the IRS have caused employers to be skeptical of the credit. This review explores recent IRS statements on eligibility.

Published: November 21, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
New IRS Employee Retention Credit Guidance: The OSHA Argument

Learn more about the employee retention credit (ERC) withdrawal program from new guidance provided by the IRS during a recent webinar.

Published: November 3, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
New ERC Withdrawal Program Details

The IRS has published instructions for businesses to withdraw their ERC claims. Learn when ERC withdrawal may be the right course of action.

Published: October 19, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
Update on the ERC Processing Backlog, IRS Moratorium, and Overall Claims Volume

A late September report shows the number of unprocessed Forms 941-X is up from the beginning of the month, a good indicator of the current ERC backlog.

Published: October 6, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
Understanding the IRS ERC Moratorium and Updates

Explore the IRS's latest announcement regarding the ERC moratorium and changes to pandemic tax credits affecting taxpayers.

Published: September 14, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
Recent IRS Guidance about the ERC

The IRS released two new guidance memos regarding the Employee Retention Credit. Employers wondering about their eligibility should review what they say.

Published: August 21, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
New IRS ERC FAQs

There's a new set of FAQs from the IRS about the ERC, covering things such as eligibility, qualifications, ERC scams, timing and more.

Published: August 3, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
Update on ERC Claims Backlog

The backlog of ERC claims at the IRS is still above 400,000. Recent legislation includes report language directing the IRS to address the backlog.

Published: July 27, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
New IRS Chief Counsel Analysis of ERC Supply Chain Issue

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel released a memo discussing the limitations of ERC eligibility related to a supply chain disruption.

Published: July 21, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
ERC Fraud Watch: Fake Businesses and Employees

The next installment of our ERC Fraud Watch includes details from IRS criminal investigations involving fake businesses and employees.

Published: July 19, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
The ERC Fraud Spectrum

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 right standards.

Published: May 25, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
Backlog of Unprocessed ERC Claims

Max Shenker provides another update on the backlog of unprocessed ERC claims at the IRS, which has more than doubled since the beginning of 2023.

Published: May 15, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
ERC Fraud Watch: Dirty Dozen and Stolen ERC Checks

The IRS has reiterated warnings against improperly claiming the ERC, while the bureau also investigates fraud schemes including stolen ERC checks.

Published: April 7, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates
IRS ERC Backlog Update

New information on the IRS ERC backlog of unprocessed claims is important for employers to be aware of if they have already or plan to file for the ERC.

Published: April 3, 2023 by Tax Credit Updates

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