Construction Companies
can earn up to
$26,000
per employee
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What is the
Employee Retention Credit?
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit designed to reward business owners for retaining employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, many business owners are receiving bad advice on how they qualify. The ERC is still the most powerful incentive available but it must be appropriately documented and calculated. It is critical to understand the most common misunderstandings surrounding this credit.

alliantgroup has helped thousands of SMBs claim the ERC tax credit and earn refunds to invest back in their business.
6 ERC Myths and Misunderstandings
Many American businesses have been slow to evaluate and quick to disqualify themselves for the ERC. Companies can receive substantial refunds for taxes already paid by claiming this incentive, even if their business:
- Claimed PPP
- Had no reduction in revenue
- Never shut down
- Grew during the pandemic
- Was an essential business
- Faced losses or didn't have tax liability
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Success Stories from Our Clients
Painting Company
No. of Employees:
107
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:
$734,183
General Contractor
No. of Employees:
41
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:
$296,469
Electrical Contractor
No. of Employees:
68
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:
$217,000
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A risk-free, no-cost assessment
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Cataloging applicable mandates
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Documentation of more than nominal impact
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Calculation of credit and accounting for other relief and incentives claimed
We actively work with business owners in every industry to help them claim this lucrative tax break. Our team includes industry experts and former IRS commissioners bring insights that allow us to better assess if you qualify for this credit.
Why alliantgroup?
We are the leading experts in tax credits and incentives. Since 2002, we have helped US businesses grow their operations and stay ahead of the competition. To date, we have delivered billions in refunds to over 27,000 businesses.

800+ Industry Experts
Our professionals know your business inside and out and know what qualifies to ensure the most lucrative refund. No other firm offers professionals versed in your industry.
Four Former IRS and Division Commissioners
Our former commissioners are the preeminent experts on IRS policy and ensure our practices and procedures align with the service’s expectations. No other firm offers this level
of oversight.
Former Legislators
Our former policymakers understand the intent of tax law and why they apply to your business. As part of our team, they advocate for our clients and help them take advantage of federal funds. No other firm understands tax law to this extent.
Why Businesses Choose alliantgroup
How to Qualify
The ERC has gone through significant updates, so even if you or your advisor have reviewed this credit before, we encourage you to take another look with one of our specialists. Unfortunately, the program is not yet living up to its full potential because many business owners are prematurely disqualifying themselves due to misinformation and rumors about who does or doesn’t qualify.
The overarching theme for businesses to focus on is how the coronavirus pandemic impacted our economy as a whole…so even if your business grew or was deemed an essential business during the pandemic, there are more qualifying factors to look at before you disqualify yourself.
This payroll tax credit is available to essential and non-essential businesses in any industry who endured the effects of the pandemic. Government orders—on federal, state, and local levels—are a major factor that many business owners had to adapt to over the last year and a half. Examples of affected businesses include a restaurant that could not let customers dine indoors or a manufacturer that had to slow their operations due to new health and safety restrictions.
Here are some impacts to consider that qualify your business for the Employee Retention Credit:
- Full shutdowns;
- Partial shutdowns;
- Interrupted operations;
- Supply chain interruptions;
- Inability to access equipment;
- Limited capacity to operate;
- Inability to work with your vendors;
- Reduction in services or goods offered to your customers;
- Cut down in your hours of operation; and
- Shifting hours to increase sanitation of your facility.


By
Dean Zerbe
Former Senior Counsel to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE
Top 5 ERC Mistakes to Avoid
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