Nonprofit Resources
IRS Reopens Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program
August 16, 2024 - The IRS has reopened its Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program to allow organizations with erroneous ERC claims to repay the funds at a 15% discount and avoid future audits, penalties, and interest. Applications are due by November 22, 2024.
IRS Issues ERC Disallowance Letters and Releases More Warning Signs
August 8, 2024 - The IRS has begun sending letters to organizations denying their Employee Retention Credit claims. These letters typically require some form of response within 30 days of issuance. The IRS also released five new warning signs of incorrect ERC claims.
IRS Provides an Update on Employee Retention Credit Claim Processing
June 21, 2024 - The IRS has provided an update on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim processing, including whether it will lift the processing moratorium in place since last September. Here are the key takeaways.
IRS Launches New Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program
January 3, 2024 - The IRS has announced a voluntary disclosure program for organizations that want to pay back the funds they received after filing Employee Retention Credit claims in error, thereby avoiding potential interest, penalties, and litigation. Organizations accepted into the program will be required to repay 80% of the funds received.
Employee Retention Credit Updates and Considerations
October 26, 2023 - If your organization is considering applying for the ERC or you have already filed a claim and are questioning in hindsight if you are eligible, this article provides updates and insights to help you through the next steps.
Next Steps as IRS Halts Processing of New ERC Claims Through End of Year
September 15, 2023 - The IRS has immediately halted the processing of new Employee Retention Credit claims and promised a settlement process for ineligible claims. Learn more with our email alert.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Employee Retention Credit
June 14, 2023 - The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 includes provisions to rescind unobligated funds related to COVID-19 relief. This has led to questions about whether the Employee Retention Credit is affected by the new law.
IRS to Provide Automatic Penalty Relief for Certain 2019 and 2020 Returns
September 8, 2022 - The IRS announced that it will provide automatic penalty relief for certain 2019 and 2020 returns filed no later than September 30, 2022.
Employee Retention Credit Assistance and Answers
April 26, 2022 - Many questions about the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) remain, including how to navigate through the rules and regulations to determine eligibility and what counts as qualified wages. CapinCrouse can help. Gain insight with our new video and FAQs.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Updates
April 25, 2022 - The performance period for all open Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants with a balance of more than $1,000 has been extended through June 30, 2023. In addition, the HEERF reporting portal is now open through May 6, 2022.