Episode Details

On Sept. 14, 2023, in release IR-2023-169, the IRS suspended the processing of new ERC claims to combat the prevalent fraud occurring. These measures will help to protect small businesses and aim to stop fraud by promoters of ERC mills.

In this episode, Kris Esposito, Director — Tax Policy & Advocacy, AICPA & CIMA, joins April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Lead Manager — Tax Practice & Ethics, AICPA & CIMA, to discuss this important news development and break down the details of the announcement.

What you'll learn in this episode

• Highlights of the announcement (1:24)
• How to find if submitted claims have been processed (3:53)
• When will recently submitted claims be processed? (4:41)
• Number of claims currently in the audit process (5:45)
• Client talking points (6:22)
• Available resources (7:38)
• Kris' final thoughts (9:07)

AICPA resources

• ERC guidance and resources — The rules to be eligible to take this refundable payroll tax credit are complex. This AICPA resource library will help you understand both the retroactive 2020 credit and the 2021 credit.
• Employee Retention Credit (ERC): Fact or Fiction? — Use this guide to educate yourself and others on common misconceptions surrounding the ERC.
• Employee Retention Credit Decision Tree — Download the ERC decision tree to help you with various decision points when working with clients to protect yourself/your firm from significant risk.

IRS resources

• IR-2023-169 — IRS news release on Sept. 14, 2023, ordering the immediate stop to new ERC claim processing.
• IRS ERC resource center — IRS hub for ERC information, including links to guidance, FAQs and the latest news.
• Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Checklist: Help understanding this complex credit — This IRS question-and-answer chart is used to help taxpayers figure out if they may be eligible for the credit. Use this chart if you are considering claiming the credit or have already submitted a claim to the IRS.

Transcript

April Walker: Hello