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The ERC in 2024: What Employers Need to Know
No one wants an IRS audit letter to arrive at their door, and lately, many SMBs are facing them. The era of the ERC is far from over, and long from solid – Here’s what business owners should know.
IRS update on ERC claims: Agency will deny thousands and may pursue charges against small business owners
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made it clear that it is coming after anyone that took advantage of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Although their goal is noble — to make sure tax cheats are not bilking the system —...
2021 ERC: IRS Initiates Recapture Letters
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reportedly initiated processes for sending out recapture letters on ERC claims in the year 2021. The receipt of this letter does not necessarily mean that an invalid claim was filed, but simply that there was a flagged discrepancy, and the claim is being audited. It is best to contact a tax professional to understand your letter, and prepare next steps.
What do I do if I got an ERC disallowance letter from the IRS?
It seems that the mail these days holds two things: bills and marketing materials. For the truly unlucky, the mail may also contain a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Although it may be tempting to ignore the letter or pretend it does not exist, a...
IRS and the biggest tax evasion case ever
The federal government recently accused a Texas entrepreneur of over $2 billion in tax evasion. The case, if successful, will mark the biggest tax evasion case against a U.S. citizen in the country’s history. The government has a 39-count indictment against the...
Preparing for a residency audit? Tips to track days spent in New York.
Many taxpayers used the pandemic as incentive to move out of New York or other high tax states, like California. This can catch the state taxing authority’s attention when these moves involve an executive or other high-earning taxpayer who shifts to remote work and...
IRS takes aggressive approach during ERC audits: 3 things to know
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made it clear that it will aggressively pursue those it claims “erroneously” attempt to take advantage of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). As of March 15, the agency reported over 22,000 improper claims. #1: What is the ERC?...
AI and the IRS: How did the IRS use this new tool, and how did it go?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was clear about its intentions: it was going to use artificial intelligence (AI), and AI was going to help the agency track down tax cheats. April 15, Tax Day, has come and gone and now we wonder: did it work? Will we see any major...
Thinking of leaving New York to avoid taxes? Read this first.
New York has a reputation for high tax rates. Not surprisingly, many savvy professionals have chosen to relocate to lower tax states to reduce their tax burden. Unfortunately, many make the move only to find that they still owe taxes in New York. It is extremely...