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Employee Retention CreditYou can still claim the Employee Retention Credit based on when qualified wages were paid. The requirements are different, depending on the time period for which you claim the credit. The ERC is not available to individuals.
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Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after March 12, 2020, and before Jan. 1, 2021.
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Businesses
Withdraw an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim
If you filed a claim requesting a refund for an Employee Retention Credit (ERC or ERTC) and would now like to withdraw your claim, this page will tell you whether you are eligible to withdraw and how to do so.
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Individuals
Employee Retention Credit - Voluntary disclosure program
This page will help you figure out if and how you can apply for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC or ERTC) Voluntary Disclosure Program if you received the ERC but you are ineligible and need to repay it.
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Businesses
Employers: Watch out for Employee Retention Credit schemes
IRS Tax Tip 2023-44, April 4, 2023 — The IRS and tax professionals continue to see third parties aggressively promoting Employee Retention Credit schemes on radio and online.
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Businesses
COVID-19-Related Employee Retention Credits: Overview
Get an overview of the COVID-19-related employee retention tax credits.
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Businesses
Frequently asked questions about the Employee Retention Credit
These FAQs provide general information about eligibility, claiming the credit, scams and more guidance about the Employee Retention Credit.
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Businesses
American Rescue Plan extends employee retention credit
April 27, 2021 — The American Rescue Plan extends the employee retention credit for businesses. The credit is now available through December 2021.
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Learn the warning signs of Employee Retention Credit scams
Tax Tip 2023-93, July 24, 2023 — Businesses and tax-exempt organizations should watch out for telltale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. Scammers and unscrupulous promoters continue to run aggressive broadcast advertising, direct mail solicitations and online promotions for the credit.
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Charities and Nonprofits, Businesses
Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Checklist: Help understanding this complex credit
Use this checklist if you are considering claiming the credit or have already submitted a claim to the IRS.
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Businesses, Charities and Nonprofits
Seven warning signs of incorrect Employee Retention Credit claims
Tax Tip 2024-15, March 11, 2024 — Some unscrupulous promoters have marketed misleading information about Employee Retention Credit eligibility rules to well-intentioned businesses. The IRS is highlighting seven suspicious signs and urging business to seek a trusted tax professional to resolve an incorrect claim while they still can without penalties or interest.
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Businesses