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Infrastructure Law Sunsets Employee Retention Tax Credit Early

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The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was a valuable tax credit that helped employers survive the COVID-19 pandemic. It now only applies through September 30, 2021 (rather than through December 31, 2021) — unless the employer is a “recovery startup business.” The American Institute of Certified.

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Employee Retention Credit Expanded Under CAA 2021

RogerRossmeisl

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021), signed into law by President Trump on 12/27/20, includes the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (TCDTRA) which extends and expands upon the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) provided by the CARES Act. Well, that’s a mouthful!

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ERTC Terminated for Q4 2021

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3684) was passed by the House on November 5, 2021 and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden. As part of the Bill, the employee retention tax credit (with the exception of the recovery startup business credit) is no longer in effect for the fourth quarter of 2021. Melillo, CPA, Principal. About the Author.

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The House Votes to Extend Employee Retention Tax Credit Through December 2021

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The House has voted 219-212 to extend the Employee Retention Credit through December 31, 2021 as part of the $1.9 The Employee Retention Credit is a 70% refundable payroll tax credit on up to $10,000 of qualifying wages per quarter in 2021 for qualifying companies. Jason Melillo, CPA, Principal. About the Author.

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2021 Tax Preparation for Small Business

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If you want to make sure that you and your small business are ready for the 2021 tax season, then it is essential to remain well organized throughout the year. Lastly, you need to know about all of the various tax deadlines that might apply to your business throughout the year. Excise Tax. State Income Tax.

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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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2020 vs. 2021 Employee Retention Credit Comparison Chart

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Eligible employers can receive a refundable payroll tax credit of 50% of wages paid to employees between March 13th, 2020 and December 31st, 2020. Eligible employers can receive a refundable payroll tax credit up to 70% of qualifying wages paid between January 1, 2021 and July 1, 2021. Eligible Employers.