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AICPA Offers ERC Resources as IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program Ends

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Since 2021, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has spoken out against unscrupulous third-party vendors promoting improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. The Internal Revenue Service has heeded the concerns of CPAs from across the country and taken steps to curb fraudulent ERC claims.

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AICPA Releases Statement on IRS Announcement Concerning ERC Mills

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The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) released a statement following an announcement by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) detailing additional steps being taken to address aggressive and unscrupulous Employee Retention Credit (ERC) mills.

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Big Employee Retention Credit Update For Skagit County Businesses

SkagitCountyTaxServices

So, while the IRS has not yet released their guidance for 2021 on the Employee Retention Credit, we can go straight to the sources and pick apart the legislation to look for changes compared to the original CARES Act of 2020. Here’s probably the biggest whammy when it comes to claiming this tax credit. How much is the ERC?

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Next Steps for Restaurants as CARES Act Programs Wind Down

Anders CPA

Important ERTC Takeaways: Still applicable to 2020 and 2021 taxes No application necessary, simply file an amended payroll tax return Strong chance for an IRS audit within 5 years ERTC can increase businesses’ taxable income Tip wages also count towards ERTC. ERTC for Restaurants.

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Ex-IRS Agent, Five Others Charged in COVID Fraud Plot

CPA Practice

From July 2020 to September 2021, the group allegedly faked documents for four shell companies, asserting that each were businesses with between 19 to 49 employees with a monthly payroll between $150,000 to $430,000. They then filed fake payroll tax returns with the IRS to conceal receipt of those funds, authorities allege.

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Do You Need Help With 174?

Withum

Many companies are experiencing unfavorable cash tax payments when filing their 2022 federal income tax returns this fall, as federal law no longer allows an immediate deduction for Section 174 Research and Experimental (“R&E”) expenses incurred for taxable years beginning after 2021.

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Is The Employee Retention Tax Credit Right For Your Skagit County Business?

SkagitCountyTaxServices

Under the newest rules, if your business took at least a 20% hit for a quarter in 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2019, you are eligible. You can only get seven grand per employee per quarter max in 2021 but still, who couldn’t use this kind of cash? That’s when “retroactively” becomes a big word – you can amend past returns.

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