ERC Funding can be complicated.

We make the complicated ERC process easy.
We specialize in maximizing ERC funding.
We help you qualify for up to $26,000 per employee.
We make the complicated ERC process easy.
We specialize in maximizing ERC funding.

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a U.S. government incentive for businesses to retain employees during economic challenges, notably the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2020 and modified by subsequent legislation, it provides a tax credit based on a percentage of qualified wages for eligible employers facing revenue declines or shutdowns. The credit is claimed on federal employment tax returns and has been subject to legislative updates aimed at supporting businesses through economic uncertainties.

What is the Employee
Retention Credit?

COVID-19 has been a challenge for all of us. As the world shut down the economy came to a halt, leaving the future of many businesses in a precarious position. As we begin to find normalcy again, businesses now have to focus on recovering and fortunately, several government programs are easing this process.

One such program is the Employee Retention Credit or ERC, which is a generous stimulus program designed to bolster those businesses that were able to retain their employees during this challenging time. Due to the extremely complex tax code and qualifications, it is severely underutilized.

Details of the program include

Dedicated to ERC

No need to be the guinea pig for your CPA. We average 10-20% more funding than a CPA not familiar with the program.

Maximum Funding

We evaluate your claim in every way possible to ensure we maximize your credit.

Lightning Fast Results

Our streamlined processes allow for faster results, which means faster funding.

ERC Program Specialists

Our team strictly focuses on ERC allowing us to be the experts and resulting in more funding for your business.

Professional Support

Although our process is quick and painless, when you have questions we have answers with a dedicated team of ERC support specialists.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

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ERC is refundable tax credit available for businesses
Businesses may qualify for up to $26,000 per employee
ERC funding is available for all quarters in 2020 and quarters 1-3 of 2021
Businesses qualify with decreased revenue or COVID events
There is no limit of funding and ERC is NOT a loan

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is not a loan. It’s a refundable tax credit. When we file your ERC claim we request a refund check for you.
Our service charge is based on a percentage of the credit recovered. We calculate and provide our fee with our free analysis. Since we are typically able to recover 10-20% more than someone less familiar with the program, our fee is very affordable. Just like a good CPA, using the right team for this process pays for itself.
Of course. The challenge is the ERC credit is taken on your payroll returns and not through your business income tax returns, which is what most CPA’s handle. Because of this most CPA’s don’t process this credit, unless they process your payroll in house. This is also a big reason why this credit is so underutilized. Since CPA’s don’t typically handle it and they are the tax experts, it has mostly fallen in a middle ground where few are able to effectively process the credit. Interestingly, we receive a large portion of our clients from CPA’s.
Yes. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, enacted December 27, 2020, modified the ERC credit rules. One of the modifications included allowing a company to have a PPP loan and still take advantage of the ERC credit. However, you can’t use the same dollar for dollar funds. We take this into account when processing your ERC credit.

Yes! There are two possible qualifications for 2020: revenue reduction, or a “full or partial shutdown of your business due to COVID-19”. Specifically the IRS describes this as “A government authority required partial or full shutdown of your business during 2020 or 2021. This includes your operations being limited by commerce, inability to travel or restrictions of group meetings.” Below are several examples of qualifying events:

Example 1: A restaurant must close or limit its on-site dining. Such as having to close down every other table, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Example 2: A business that needs to meet with clients in person and has to cancel meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Example 3: A business has to reduce their operating hours because COVID-19 restrictions and cleaning requirements.

Example 4: A business had delayed production timelines caused by supply chain disruptions.

Yes. We also offer a referral/affiliate program. To learn more contact us.
This is not a lending program – tax refunds are issued by the US Treasury. Therefore, all eligible employers will receive the funds.

We understand your refund check may not arrive for several months (20 weeks minimum according to IRS documentation). Regardless, our fee is covered by our 100% Money Back Guarantee. If the IRS does not release the credit claimed for any reason, we will refund any payments made.

Maybe. Wages of owners who have majority ownership, defined as over 50%, do not qualify, nor do the W2 wages of any immediate family members of the owner. In the case an owner has less than 50% ownership, their W2 wages qualify, as do the W2 wages paid to immediate family members.
No, if you are majority owner (over 50%) of your company then your wages do not qualify.
This is how the process works: you send us the required documents and we process an analysis at no charge. The process from start to finish usually happens in 2-3 weeks. If you wish to move forward, you will select your desired payment option and we file your claim. Once filed, refunds are released based on IRS backlog. Currently, the IRS has stipulated a 20 week minimum turnaround on the ERC refunds.
The ERC credit is not considered income for federal income tax purposes, but you must reduce any deductible wage expenses by the amount of the credit. Please provide the credit information to your CPA for tax purposes.

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Qualifying Questions

If you have multiple companies to qualify, please input and qualify each company separately.

Estimate your potential employee retention credit amount

This is for estimate purposes only. The actual credit is based off of documents submitted. Potential ERC amount is based off the average count qualifying for all 6 quarters of the ERC program.

How it works

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a stimulus program created by the CARES Act that offers employers a significant refundable tax credit for retaining employees during the pandemic. The following questions will determine if your business qualifies.
1 Answer the questions in the qualifying survey
2 We’ll let you know if you qualify
3 If you do, upload tax and payroll documentation
4 Our team will process and file your return


Please have the following information ready

Average number of full-time employees for 2019

This is someone that works 30+ hrs per week

Gross receipts for each quarter of 2019, 2020 & 2021

Total deposits/sales not including PPP funds

Info on how government shutdowns impacted your business

An example would be if your vendors experienced shutdowns and you couldn’t obtain critical goods

Please do not guess, estimate, or embellish.

ERC Specialists uses your answers to determine which quarters to file on your behalf. Once submitted your responses can not be changed.

Did you pay any W2 wages in 2020 or 2021?

The ERC credit is calculated as a percentage of W2 wages paid - 1099 wages do NOT qualify.

NOTE:

The wages of majority owners (over 50%) and their immediate relatives (even if paid W2) do not qualify for the ERC program. Wages for all other W2 employees still qualify. .

EXAMPLE:

Two brothers own a business 50/50, because they are related the constructive ownership rule applies and they are both considers majority owners. .

Are you a Federal, State, or local entity?

Tribal government entities are not considered a federal, state or local entity for ERC eligibility purposes.

When did you start your business?

Has your business had over $1 million in gross receipts annually?

Good News

Based on your answers you DO QUALIFY for the ERC Recovery Startup Business Credit.