Disclaimer - This credit cannot be filed for anymore as the deadline has passed. Leaving this info here for anyone who is curious about the credit.

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a special program that pays eligible businesses a cash rebate for keeping employees during COVID-19. If you qualify, you’ll receive an actual check from the U.S. Treasury — not just a credit on future taxes. This money is still available, but only until April 15, 2025.

Click here to view the IRS website confirming the deadline — see Question 2 under the “Claiming the ERC” section for details.

How Much Could You Get?

Eligible businesses can claim:

  • Up to $7,000 per employee, per quarter for Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2021

  • That's a maximum of $21,000 per employee

  • Paid as a refund check directly from the IRS

Example:

If you had just 5 employees and paid each at least $10,000 per quarter during Q1, Q2, and Q3 of 2021, here’s how the math works:

  • $10,000 of wages x 70% = $7,000 ERC per employee per quarter

  • 3 quarters x $7,000 = $21,000 maximum per employee

  • 5 employees x $21,000 = $105,000 total potential refund

Who Qualifies?

  • You don’t need to have fully closed your business to qualify for the ERC. Many companies were eligible because they were impacted by government orders or pandemic-related disruptions, even if they stayed open.

    You may qualify if your business experienced any of the following during 2020 or 2021:

  • Reduced capacity due to local, state, or federal mandates

  • Supply chain disruptions causing delays or inability to get materials

  • Project delays or cancellations tied to pandemic-related restrictions

  • Limited access to job sites, customers, or employees due to COVID-19 orders

  • Reduction in business activity caused by COVID-related government guidance

Why Act Now?

  • ERC filing deadline is April 15, 2025

  • Our process takes 3–7 days

  • After the deadline, the credit is lost permanently

Ready to Find Out If You Qualify?

Reach out today — don’t leave this opportunity sitting on the table.

Employee Retention Credit

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