Employee Retention Credit: Where Does it Stand in 2024?

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IRS CPE Credits: 1 Tax hour

Demystifying ERC: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Calculating, and Maximizing!

In today's ever-changing landscape of tax incentives and pandemic-related relief measures, a deep understanding of the ERC is essential. Discover the untapped potential of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) in our exclusive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) webinar. Join us with industry expert speaker and tax attorney Nicholas Preusch for this enlightening session to gain a comprehensive understanding of ERC eligibility, calculation, and compliance.

In this captivating CPE webinar, Nicholas will lead you through the essential aspects of the Employee Retention Credit:

• ERC Fundamentals:
  • A thorough examination of the Employee Retention Credit, including its purpose and advantages.
  • Eligibility requirements for businesses and organizations across diverse industries, including an outlook for ERC developments in 2024.
• Calculating the ERC:
  • Step-by-step guidance on calculating the Employee Retention Credit, encompassing wage base and credit rate.
  • Strategies to maximize the credit while upholding compliance.
• Pandemic-Related Adjustments:
  • How the ERC adapted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and crucial legislative updates.
  • Grasping the interplay of ERC with other relief programs, such as PPP.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping:
  • Best practices for maintaining the requisite documentation and records to substantiate ERC claims.
  • Ensuring compliance and preparedness for potential IRS audits.
• Filing Procedures:
  • A comprehensive handbook for reporting ERC on federal tax returns, including Form 941.
  • Tips for streamlining the ERC claim process and avoiding common filing errors.
• Advanced Strategies:
  • Advanced techniques to optimize the Employee Retention Credit for a variety of business scenarios.
  • Identifying opportunities to retroactively benefit from the ERC.

Unlock the full potential of ERC and stay ahead in the complex world of tax incentives. Join us for this informative webinar to gain the insights and knowledge you need to navigate the ERC effectively.

Webinar Objectives

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), including its fundamental principles, its underlying purpose, eligibility criteria, and stay up-to-date on legislative changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Master the art of precise ERC calculation by considering crucial factors such as the wage base, credit rate, and adapting to any alterations in calculation methods brought about by legislative updates.
• Identify and employ advanced strategies to harness the full potential of the ERC, tailoring your approach to suit specific business scenarios and potentially making retroactive claims.
• Comprehend the essential documentation and record-keeping prerequisites necessary to substantiate ERC claims and ensure strict compliance with IRS guidelines.
• Navigate the ERC filing procedures with confidence, including the accurate reporting of ERC on federal tax returns such as Form 941, and steer clear of common filing errors that could impede the process.
• Recognize the intricate interplay of the ERC with other pandemic-related relief programs, such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and develop a holistic strategy to maximize the benefits of these initiatives.
• Gain valuable insights into the potential IRS audit process concerning ERC claims and be well-prepared for compliance checks by maintaining the appropriate documentation and evidence required to substantiate your claims.

Who Should Attend

• Accountants
• Tax Preparers
• CFOs
• Financial Compliance Professionals
• Lawyers