Here’s a recent update on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and the new IRS payback scheme.
New IRS ERC Payback Program
The IRS introduced a second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program for 2021 claims. Under this program, you can say, “I didn’t deserve the ERC, so I’ll repay 85 percent of my claimed ERC and retain 15 percent tax-free.”
The program is available only for Employee Retention Credit claims from 2021, and there are specific eligibility requirements. If you claimed the ERC using a third-party payer, the third party must apply on your behalf.
Eligibility Criteria for Payback
You must not be under criminal investigation or an IRS employment tax examination for 2021 returns.
The IRS must not have notified you of Employee Retention Credit recapture or received third-party information about your non-compliance.
Steps to Participate
You need to complete IRS Form 15434 and upload it online by November 22, 2024.
After submitting the form, you will receive a closing agreement, which you must sign and return within 10 days.
No Appeals
If the IRS denies your request to participate in the payback program, you have no opportunity for judicial review or administrative appeal.
Legislative Changes Pending
H.R. 7024, currently pending in the Senate, could introduce stricter penalties for ERC promoters and extend the statute of limitations for examining ERC claims to six years.
IRS ERC Processing
The IRS is currently processing a backlog of 1.4 million ERC claims. While some payments have begun, and some have been denied, many claims are still under review. It’s likely your wait for your ERC refund will continue.
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