FAQs: Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant

At a Glance: On April 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released its landing page about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants, serving as a comprehensive guide to the program. The SBA has also released a sample RRF grant application. The application portal could be open as soon as May 1, 2021. On April…

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Here’s an Easier Way to Understand Your ERC Eligibility

At a Glance: THE MAIN TAKEAWAY: The Consolidated Appropriations Act provided millions more businesses the opportunity to be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). IMPACT ON YOUR BUSINESS: Sifting through the complex jargon can be difficult, especially if there are significant changes that have happened in your business due to the pandemic. NEXT STEPS:…

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Portfolio Companies: Are You Eligible for the ERC?

30 Second Summary: Portfolio Companies and the ERC: While a controlled group relationship is generally unlikely between a private equity firm and its portfolio companies, special controlled group rules may apply when claiming the ERC in some scenarios. Impact On Your Business: Controlled group rules applicable to the ERC can play a significant role in employer eligibility…

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Controlled Groups: What You Need to Know about the ERC

30 Second Summary: The Full Story: If your company is part of a controlled group, you may still be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Being a part of an aggregated group of companies does not disqualify you as an eligible employer – it simply changes the rules. Who do the ERC aggregation rules…

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The Top 4 Myths About the Employee Retention Credit

30-Second Summary: The Main Takeaway: Businesses could obtain up to $33,000 per employee if they are eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Impact on Your Business: Many businesses are leaving money on the table because they don’t understand how the ERC works. Next Steps: Be proactive and debunk these four myths many businesses believe about the ERC,…

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Enhancements to the Employee Retention Credit

Monday, December 21st, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the Act) which included several enhancements to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The most prominent change is that businesses that received a loan pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are now eligible for the ERC. The ERC is designed to encourage businesses…

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