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If you claimed ERC because of a "partial suspension of business" and get audited, you will need to prove AT LEAST a 10% reduction in business opportunity directly due to a government order (not a shutdown of suppliers or customers), including providing a copy of the government order.

If your business claimed an ERC and you get audited, call us and we can assist you.

The IRS continues to warn against fraudulently claiming Employee Retention Tax Credits. Anyone who reaches out to you to get you to file for the ERTC and charges a percentage fee is incentivized to commit fraud to help you obtain the ERTC. If your business did not truly qualify for the ERTC, the IRS will make you pay it back, plus penalties and interest. Your business revenue and/or operations must have been "significantly impacted" by Covid-19, not just inconvenienced. If you believe that you have received the ERTC without actually qualifying, we can help to determine if you do qualify and, if you do not, assist with undoing the claim and returning the funds to the IRS. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE IRS TO COME TO YOU.

Criminals try and scam people all year long but come tax time, some thieves focus on taxes, according to an article from Accounting Today. Cyber criminals are experts in deception, making it hard to tell the difference between legitimate or fake websites, emails and texts. They also instill fear and a sense of urgency in their victims. A common tactic is telling people they owe money to the IRS and some scan public records to see who owes money. Cyber criminals also target people who've recently received their tax refund, claiming the refund was wrong, needs to be sent elsewhere and they'll send the proper refund. Remember ... the IRS will almost never call, text, or email someone about tax-related issues. Be careful and if you have a question about something you've been sent, run it past us.

The IRS will start accepting and processing individual tax returns on January 23 for the 2022 tax year. We're ready to help you!