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We Hold Your Hand Through the Complex ERTC Process to Get the Funding You Deserve.
Get Up To $26,000 Per Employee
Don’t be left out.....
75% of businesses we’ve successfully gotten
millions in funding for had no idea they
were qualified to receive it.
That’s what we’re here to solve. You’re in the right place
Our transportation company qualified for over $500k in total ERTC credits.
ERTC.com went the extra mile for us – patiently answering our questions. I really appreciate our account manager who guided us through each step of the process.
Betsy W.
Transportation Company CFO, California
Our restaurant had a phenomenal experience working with the team at ERTC.com.
In less than 3 weeks, we discovered we were eligible for over $400k in tax credits! I still can’t believe this is real!
Bob K.
BBQ Restaurant, Missouri
I am so appreciative of the support provided by the team at ERTC.com and the excellent communication throughout the process.
I had previously heard about the Employee Retention Tax Credit but was skeptical of what seemed too good to be true. I was referred by a church member who assured me of their reputability. It took less than a month to find out that our church was eligible for a mid-six figure tax credit!
C. E.
Church Financial Manager, Virginia
In just over 6 weeks, we learned that we qualified for $773k in total rebates!
I admit we had no idea about the Employee Retention Tax Credit before speaking to Traci at ERTC.com. In just over 6 weeks, we learned that we qualified for $773k in total rebates!
Michael L.,
Multi-location Retail Franchisee, Georgia
Fund Your Future.
We help business owners navigate the complex filing process to receive the largest eligible rebate amount you for from the Employee Retention Tax Credit Program, so you can…
BUILD. GROW. SCALE.
Our team of experts is here to do everything in our power to help you further your future.
So no matter
your state,
No matter
your industry,
Whether you
have 1 employee
or 500…
If COVID affected your business in big ways or small,
We’re going to get you the maximum ERTC rebate you are eligible for before it’s too late…
And after you receive funding, we’ll still be here for you. Empowering small businesses by providing expert unbiased support to help you Build..Grow..Scale
Ready to put our expertise to work for your business?
Secure your future now.
DO I QUALIFY?
Our team of experts fully understand specific qualification requirements needed to obtain and maximize your ERTC Advance funding.
Your business or tax-exempt entity can qualify if
you’ve experienced…
- Revenue Decline
- Capacity Restrictions
- Supply Chain Disturbances
- Travel Restrictions
- Commercial Disruption
- Group Gathering Limitations
- Full & Partial Shutdowns
- Customer Or Jobsite Shutdowns
- Remote Work Orders
- Customer Or Vendor Restrictions
Don’t Let Misconceptions Hold You Back
from Claiming Your ERTC Credit.
The ERTC tax incentive is heavily underutilized due to misconceptions about eligibility.
If one of the objections below is holding you back from applying,
we still want to hear from you!
Don’t miss out! You may be eligible to receive thousands if not millions in funding for your business. We’re the experts in that, so let us help you get there.
“We never shut down
our business.”
Revenue is just one of many factors that determine whether you qualify for ERTC. In fact, companies without a considerable revenue decline and even increases in revenue can still qualify for the employee retention tax credit.
“We have received a Paycheck Protection Program loan before.”
That’s great! AND…Companies that have received one or both PPP fundings are STILL eligible for the employee retention tax credit. We know how to file to get you the funding you deserve.
“Our revenue went up
after a shift in the market.”
Congrats! Although your revenue may have increased overall for the year, many companies experienced declines in one or more quarters in 2020 and/or 2021 when compared to 2019. These short-term revenue declines allow you to qualify, even with increased annual revenues.
“It’s too late to apply
for the ERTC.”
You still have time! If eligible, employers can claim the ERTC for qualified wages paid in 2020, as well as Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2021.
“Our business is
not essential.”
Your business does not have to be deemed “essential” to qualify for employee retention tax credit. If you own a small business, any small business, it’s worth applying with us.
“We never shut down
our business.”
The ERTC tax incentive has several provisions that make it possible for employers who were not forced to completely shut down their business to STILL qualify for the ERTC. Businesses that were forced to partially shut down their business can make a claim. Additionally, businesses without a government mandate to shut down or partially shut down their business can still qualify through revenue decline. It’s a complicated process, but we can help you find out if you qualify if you’re still unsure.
“My business is too new.”
No such thing. Startups & new businesses are NOT left behind. As a measure to make the ERTC more inclusive, the ERTC program eligibility criteria were expanded to accommodate new businesses established after February 15th, 2020 with gross yearly revenue below $1 million. Meeting these criteria will enable Startups to qualify for up to $7,000 per employee, to a maximum rebate of $50,000 in Quarter 3 of 2021, and Quarter 4 of 2021.
Startups & New Businesses are
NOT left behind.
As a measure to make the ERTC more inclusive, the ERTC program eligibility criteria were expanded to accommodate Startups:
-
Startups established after
February 15th, 2020
-
Gross yearly revenue cannot
exceed $1 million
Meeting these criteria will enable Startups to qualify for up to $7,000 per employee to a maximum rebate of $50,000, in Quarter 3 2021, and Quarter 4 of 2021.
No Risk - Sleep Well Knowing We Do Things The Right Way
Real American
CPAs
The ERTC program requires complex accounting. That’s why our staff of licensed American CPAs who specialize in complex ERTC filings rather than cheap offshore labor.
Audit
Defense
No guessing. We do a full blown assessment. That way, if you’re ever audited by the IRS, our Sleep Well Guarantee will give you the verified proof needed to protect you and defend your full refund claim.
Transparent Pricing
With ERTC.com, there are never hidden
costs or upfront fees. You’ll know exactly
what you will pay and you only pay us
when you get paid. We only succeed
when you succeed.
Humans
Who Care
No automated software
is used to process and file your refund. Instead, we have professional CPAs, attorneys, and customer service agents you can speak to at any time
Maximize Your Refund
We make sure you get the refund you deserve. Our team of ERTC specialists will identify the best possible ways to maximize your ERTC refund. On average, our refunds are 40-120% higher than those of large payroll & software companies.
Get Funding Advances
The accuracy of our claims process and industry acceptance of its reliability have enabled many clients to gain access to funding advances for their ERTC claims.
The Power of Three:
3 CPA’s for Ultimate Accuracy
With most other companies, you’re lucky if you have even ONE CPA process your claim. “The Power of Three” is our accounting process to provide bulletproof ERTC filings by having 3 different CPA teams cross-check your final refund amount before submitting your claim.
Our Process
Get The Money You Deserve In 3 Easy Steps
1
Qualification
No cost to get started. Our team will hold your hand through the process of filling out your qualification form and be there if you ever need more information or have any questions.
No cost to get started. Our expert team will hold your hand through the process of filling out your qualification form and be there if you ever need more information or have any questions.
2
Processing
Our CPAs and Customer Service Agents go to work and process your filing. To minimize your risk and ensure you’re audit defensible, we use our Power of 3 system and have 3 different CPA teams agree on your final credit amount before submitting your claim.
Our CPAs and Customer Success Agents go to work and process your filing. To mitigate your Audit risk and ensure you’re audit defensible, we use our Power of 3 system and have 3 different CPA teams concur on your final credit amount before submitting your claim.
3
Get Your $$$
Get your refund deposited directly to your account. You only pay us after you’ve been paid. We’re only successful when you are.
You only pay us after you’ve been paid. We’re only successful when you are. We are fully aligned.
SECURE THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
No Risk - Sleep Well Knowing We Do Things The Right Way
Real American
CPAs
The ERTC program requires complex accounting. That’s why our staff of licensed American CPAs who specialize in complex ERTC filings rather than cheap offshore labor.
Audit
Defense
No guessing. We do a full
blown comprehensive assessments. That way, if you’re audited by the IRS, our Sleep Well Guarantee will protect you and provide the ultimate defense to your ERTC claim.
Transparent Pricing
With ERTC.com, there are never any hidden costs or upfront fees. You’ll know exactly what you will pay and you can choose to only pay us when you get paid. We only succeed when you succeed. Alignment is key to success.
Humans
Who Care
No automated software
is used to process and file your refund. Instead, we have professional CPAs, attorneys, and customer service agents you can speak to at any time.
Maximize Your Refund
We make sure you get the refund you deserve. Our team of ERTC specialists will identify the best possible ways to maximize your ERTC refund. On average, our refunds have been 40-120% higher than those of large payroll & software companies that rely upon software to guess the work vs real CPAs.
Eligibility for
Funding Advances
The accuracy of our claims process and industry acceptance of its reliability have enabled many clients to gain access to funding advances for their ERTC claims. Ask us how.
The Power of Three:
3 CPA’s for Ultimate Accuracy
With most other companies, you’re lucky if you even have an accountant process your claim. “The Power of Three” is our accounting process to provide bulletproof ERTC filings by having 3 different CPA teams cross-check your final refund amount before submitting your claim. Don’t overpay for work not done correctly
We’ve Helped 9,201+ Businesses
Our transportation company qualified for over $500k in total ERTC credits.
ERTC.com went the extra mile for us – patiently answering our questions. I really appreciate our account manager who guided us through each step of the process.
Betsy W.
Transportation Company CFO, California
Our restaurant had a phenomenal experience working with the team at ERTC.com.
In less than 3 weeks, we discovered we were eligible for over $400k in tax credits! I still can’t believe this is real!
Bob K.
BBQ Restaurant, Missouri
I am so appreciative of the support provided by the team at ERTC.com and the excellent communication throughout the process.
I had previously heard about the Employee Retention Tax Credit but was skeptical of what seemed too good to be true. I was referred by a church member who assured me of their reputability. It took less than a month to find out that our church was eligible for a mid-six figure tax credit!
C. E.
Church Financial Manager, Virginia
In just over 6 weeks, we learned that we qualified for $773k in total rebates!
I admit we had no idea about the Employee Retention Tax Credit before speaking to Traci at ERTC.com. In just over 6 weeks, we learned that we qualified for $773k in total rebates!
Michael L.,
Multi-location Retail Franchisee, Georgia
Got Questions?
We’ve got answers. Take a look at the answers to the our most frequently received questions about the ERTC program.
When the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, it included two programs to assist businesses with keeping workers employed: 1) the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and 2) the lesser-known Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC).
Here are the differences:
PPP was administered by the Small Business Administration.
ERTC was administered by the Internal Revenue Service.
PPP funds are based on 2.5 months of payroll. A minimum of 80% of the funds must be used on payroll to be eligible for forgiveness. PPP funds are not taxable as revenue and you may still take deductions for the payroll covered by PPP.
ERTC funds are credits (or refunds) for a percentage of payroll in each quarter for which you qualify. There are very specific rules for determining eligibility by quarter, and the dollars that can be claimed for each employee are limited.
The short answer is YES!
Here’s why: When the CARES Act was originally signed into law on March 27, 2020, employers could choose PPP funds or ERTC credits, but not both. At the time, PPP was more beneficial than ERTC for most businesses, so most businesses with under 500 employees elected to receive the forgivable PPP Loans.
But the rules changed on March 11, 2021 when The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law and included many modifications and expansions to existing elements of previous stimulus programs. (Most people – including CPA’s – aren’t aware of this update.)
These changes included:
- Businesses who applied for and received PPP funds can now also claim ERTC credits.
- ERTC credits can be retroactively claimed for businesses that qualified in 2020.
- ERTC credits were extended through 9/30/21 with lower qualification requirements.
- The per-employee cap on qualifying wages increased from $10,000 for all of 2020 to $10,000 per quarter for the first 3 quarters of 2021.
- The refundable credit amount increased from 50% of qualifying wages in 2020 to 70% in 2021.
Unlike the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), there is no “application process” for the Employee Retention Tax Credits. But there is a process – and you must be compliant.
We are seeing a lot of “pop-up” ERTC companies comparing ERTC to a child tax credit in that they are telling their clients they can claim simply by asserting (or attesting) to the IRS that they can legally claim the credit.
The act of you “attesting” that you are eligible, does not make you eligible! We HIGHLY recommend against this practice. If someone approaches you and asks you to “attest” you are eligible – run, not walk, the other way!
As we mentioned before, ERTC can be a very complex process. We believe it is in your best interest to work with a company who 1) specializes in ERTC, and 2) has your best long-term interest at heart by triple-checking every component of your ERTC filing by our 3 CPA teams to assure accuracy, compliance, and true eligibility.
Yes, ERTC was originally a 2020 credit.
Like many things from the government, this of course changed several times. The ERTC program truly became valuable to business owners with the American Rescue Act changes in March of 2021. The American Rescue Act changed IRS regulations and allowed millions of businesses who had received the PPP to now possibly receive theERTC.
You may be eligible. While your revenue may be back to normal, there are additional considerations:
First, even if your revenues have returned to “normal” in 2021, you may have qualified in 2020 and you can retroactively claim those credits. That eligibility criteria in 2020 was based on revenue declines from 2019, and/or,if your business was partially or fully closed due to a governmental mandate.
Second, while your revenue may have returned to pre-pandemic levelsin Q1 2021, remember that we are comparing your Q1 2021 to Q1 2019. If 2019 was a year of growth for your business, then your revenue levels 2 years ago may have been much less than Q1 2020.
And lastly, if your revenues were down in Q4 2020 by just 20% compared to Q4 2019, then you may also be eligible for Q1 2021. There is a safe harbor provision that few advisors are talking about, and it means that many businesses are qualifying for $7,000 per employee in Q1 2021.
And beyond revenue, our CPA team will work with you to help identify the government mandates that had a more than nominal impact on your business.
Qualifying for the ERTC program is about much more than simply revenue losses!
This question usually comes from a provision of the CARES Act that allowed employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer’s share of Social Security taxes. Those deferrals had to be repaid – with at least 50% of the balance due by 12/31/21 and the remaining balance due by 12/31/22.
ERTC credits are NOT a deferral. They are dollar-for-dollar credits against wages you’ve paid. Not taxes you’ve paid, but actual wages. This is an important distinction that people often misunderstand. These credits can offset future tax contributions or you can receive a refund check – it’s your choice. As you would imagine, most people choose to receive a check.
But no. You will NOT have to repay these funds (unless, of course, you don’t provide adequate documentation to support your eligibility). That’s where our team of CPAs can help, by focusing on understanding the specific laws and regulations around this program, and in assuring every point in the process is 100% compliant.
Your banker, CPA, or Financial Advisor are very familiar with working with the SBA. This is part of why they were very helpful in helping with your PPP funds. Plus, and you may not know this, but the SBA paid the bank administrative fees based on the PPP loans they made, and in this way they were incentivized to educate you about the program and get all your paperwork in order.
The PPP program was also a rather simple calculation. 2 ½ times your average monthly payroll including health insurance and state unemployment taxes. Done.
Contrast that with the complexities of the ERTC program administered by the Internal Revenue Service. From the conversations we’ve had with bankers, they have no interest in involving themselves in your employment tax compliance. For them, not only is it beyond their scope of services, it is a liability.
Plus, if your CPA did know about the program and advised that you were ineligible, it is likely because they were looking at it from a revenue perspective versus limited commerce. These are very important distinctions to keep in mind, because the difference in our ability to handle these complex cases has resulted in many thousands of dollars for clients whose CPA told them they were ineligible.
Computing your ERTC credits requires visibility into your P&L and PPP forgiveness applications. These aren’t documents your payroll service provider will have access to.
Not only that, but the complex requirements around eligibility, compliance, and allocating ERTC credits at the employee-level while accounting for annual and quarterly qualifying wage gaps is far outside the scope of a payroll service provider.
Now, we have worked with some payroll service providers and the ones we’ve worked with so far are happy to provide the payroll registers that we need and they are usually happy to file the Amended Form 941-X with the IRS on our client’s behalf. But that’s it.
Many payroll services are asking clients to sign an indemnification waiver before submitting a Form 941-X because they cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the ERTC credits you are claiming – it is a liability and beyond their scope of services.
You can read the Notice 2021-20 on the official IRS FAQ Site: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-21-23.pdf
Your tax accountant is a CPA or EA, and he or she likely only prepares your Federal and State Income Tax Returns. Some accountants also provide bookkeeping services, and others payroll.
We have seen that the majority of CPAs and Accountants do not handle Employee Retention Tax Credit work because of the complex and tedious process to accurately calculate.. In October 2022, we taught a session at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Some of the feedback we received from other CPAs was – “ my main focus is on staying up-to-date on the ever-evolving income tax code, and they can’t now become experts in the ERTC program as well.”
The ERTC credits are claimed against Employment Taxes on Form 941, and this is outside the scope of knowledge of most CPA’s or EA’s..
The reason most people believe they do not qualify is because of the complexity of the ERTC program.. If your tax accountant is comfortable determining your eligibility by quarter and year, computing your credits, and preparing the complex documentation to support an IRS audit, then you should certainly let them handle all of this.
If you want a second set of eyes from someone who specializes in complex ERTC filings, we’re happy to help.
Your Bookkeeper should definitely have access to all the information necessary for an accurate calculation. They will have your financial reports, payroll registers, and PPP loan forgiveness documents (if applicable).
The BIG QUESTION is . . . do they have the time? And will it be compliant?
- Do they have the time to dig into the text of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021?
- Do they have the time to dig into the referenced laws like: CARES Act, Families First Act, Payroll & Healthcare Enhancement Act, PPP Payroll Flexibility Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act?
- Do they have the time to read the IRS Interpretations and FAQ’s? And cross-reference those definitions with that of PPP which was separately defined and dissimilarly interpreted in the Small Business Administration’s Bulletins and IFRs?
- Do they have the time to ensure accuracy in eligibility determination, maximize your computation and create the supporting documentation you’ll need to support an IRS audit of employer taxes?
We have not found a single bookkeeper who can take all this on, while also handling the day-to-day of bookkeeping.
But, if you want to assure maximum eligibility and (more importantly) compliance, we’re happy to take a second look.
Absolutely! Our professional team of Account Executives and CPA’s are equipped and ready to help as many businesses as possible to apply for their ERTC funds. We welcome you to share this site and information with your colleagues.
Please set up a no-pressure, no-obligation call to speak with one of our knowledgeable Account Executives. They will be very happy to answer any other questions you may have.
The American Rescue Plan extended the ERTC to the end of 2021 (now ending September 30, 2021, with the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). For 2021, eligible employers can get a credit equal to 70 percent of qualifying wages per quarter. The maximum credit per quarter is $7,000 per employee.
No……but hope is not lost. There is a movement by politicians to include Q4 2021 but currently, wages paid after September 30, 2021, are no longer considered eligible wages for ERTC purposes.
As of right now, if you paid employee wages prior to September 30, 2021, we encourage you to apply now.
Your company may be eligible for up to $26,000 per employee.
If you are making an ERTC claim for the year 2020, you can receive 50% of the qualified wages of your full-time workers quarterly. Total wages considered are capped in 2020 at $10,000 per employee. Therefore, the highest credit you will receive per employee is $5,000.
For the year 2021, you can receive 70% of the qualified wages of your full-time workers quarterly for Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3. Total wages considered are capped in 2021 at $10,000 per employee per quarter. The maximum possible credit you can receive for each employee is $7,000 per quarter, amounting to $21,000 per employee for the year’s first three quarters.
According to the ERTC, qualified wages are the wages, and compensation employers pay to their employees during the specified time frame. Therefore, to be eligible for an employee retention tax claim, your employees should have received qualified wages throughout the calendar year. If your company provided employee health insurance, that is included with the qualified wages.
That depends on the IRS backlog, and at present, the minimum expected wait time to receive your ERTC credit disbursement from the IRS is 9 months. Please note that due to the complexity of our processes and the critical nature to ensure absolute accuracy it will take approximately 3-6 weeks to complete your ERTC filing.
No. The employee retention tax credit is not a loan. Therefore, you do not have to pay it back.
Yes, you will be eligible. As of December 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) made a provision that allows businesses that took out PPP loans to qualify. However, your number of qualified wages depends on your PPP loan forgiveness application.
If you provided your employee with $10,000 for the first quarter of 2021 in addition to $500 for health insurance. In that scenario, your ERTC will be 70% of the sum of the qualified wages and health insurance. Therefore, the total amount would be $7,350.
Can I receive ERTC funds for Q4 2021?
There is a program for new start-up businesses who began operations after Feb 15th, 2020 that allows these businesses to claim Q4 2021.
However, most businesses will not qualify in Q4 2021. No……but hope is not lost. There is a movement by politicians to include Q4 2021 but currently, wages paid after September 30, 2021, are no longer considered eligible wages for ERTC purposes.
As of right now, if you paid employee wages prior to September 30, 2021, we encourage you to apply now.