Because we have never lost an audit and will do a complete COVID impact report with working papers documentation we are confident in giving our clients a 100% audit guarantee meaning that should our clients get an audit from the IRS we will completely defend them for the work we did for them. (Note – the limit of our liability on covers our work based on the numbers they give is, not on any validity of the numbers being true and accurate.) After over 877 clients in the past two-years we have been doing ERTC we have never had an audit requested of any of our clients. Will those other companies even be around should the IRS request an audit? How would you like to keep looking over your shoulder in fear of an audit?
We have been in the tax strategy world for over ten years, providing business owners with complete tax strategy plans to reduce their tax burden by millions of dollars. We have been doing R&D Tax Credits, Work Opportunity Tax Credits and more recently the Employee Retention Tax Credit for a long time and have been successful at it, having a very low audit ratio (like six audits) where we have won every single one!
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a government program to help business owners recoup federal tax money based on the numbers of W2 employees in 2020 and 2021. You make money on the contingency fee paid to apply for the credit. And you don’t do any heavy lifting.
For ERTC, unlike PPP, the employee threshold is determined by looking at full-time employees rather than full-time equivalents. A full-time employee in this case is defined as someone working an average 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month.
For ERTC, unlike PPP, the employee threshold is determined by looking at full-time employees rather than full-time equivalents. A full-time employee in this case is defined as someone working an average 30 hours per week or 130 hours per month.
For 2020, there is a maximum credit of $5,000 per eligible employee. The 2020 credit is computed at a rate of 50% of qualified wages paid, up to $10,000 per eligible employee for the year. For Eligible Employers with less than 100 average full-time employees in 2019, the credit is available for all employees receiving wages in 2020.
By consulting with a tax professional before the yearly deadlines, you are better able to make strategic plans for your business. As the year closes out take time to review the plans laid out by your financial advisor. Put into action any processes that will save you money when it comes time to file your business taxes.
Tax professionals must stay on top of changes in tax laws and will know the best strategies for your business. Don’t forget to ask your tax professional how they can partner with ELB to reduce your tax liability.
Keeping detailed records throughout the year will make your tax season less stressful. By having all your paperwork and information in order it will also make your accountant’s life easier. This could help them more easily identify ways for you to save.
This tax credit deducts a percentage of expenses paid by a company to provide paid-leave for an employee. It must be for medical purposes.
Who it’s for: Companies who provided paid-leave for medical reasons to an employee for at least two weeks.
Notable Limitations: The employee must be on your payroll for at least one year in order to qualify.
This credit is for any business that makes significant efforts to make itself more accessible to those with disabilities.
R&D credits are in place to encourage innovations to business methodology and processes. This credit offsets R&D-related expenses and wages. The changes to the Research Tax Credit effective January 1, 2016 are beneficial for startups, mid-size firms and large companies alike, as well as making it easier for engineering and architectural firms to benefit. They were also made permanent.