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IRS shares 5 warning signs that Employee Retention claims may be incorrect. As stated in IR-2024-78, the IRS is currently in the process of reviewing $3 billion in claims and plans to ramp up the sending of disallowance letters and audit notices in the coming months.

alliantNational is ready to help defend your business and claim!

Franchises can earn up to

$26,000 per employee

Franchise business owners, like you, could receive up to six to seven figures in refunds for the changes to business operations they had to implement during the pandemic.

If one or all of your locations or outlets faced some of the following disruptions, your business could qualify for the Employee Retention Credit:

  • Reduced or shifted hours of operations;
  • Full or partial shutdowns;
  • Limited capacity;
  • Interrupted operations;
  • Supply chain disruptions;
  • Reduction in service or goods offered to your customers.

Why don’t all Franchises

qualify for the ERC?

You don’t qualify just because the pandemic impacted your franchise. Your industry, state, and circumstances determine whether you qualify for this credit and for how much.

You may not qualify for the maximum $26,000 per employee, but you should still consider this incentive if you experienced the following impacts:

  • Reduced or shifted hours of operations;
  • Full or partial shutdowns;
  • Limited capacity;
  • Interrupted operations;
  • Decrease in revenue;
  • Supply chain disruptions; and
  • Reduction in service or goods offered to your customers.

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

5 Things to Know about the ERC

To help you cut through the noise, we’re debunking the most common misunderstandings currently circulating in the ERC world. You should know that:

  • Not every business qualifies for ERC
  • You likely can't claim $26k for every employee
  • Not every COVID impact qualifies a business
  • Not every government guideline qualifies a business
  • Claiming PPP affects how much ERC can be claimed

Client Success Stories

Sonic Franchise
Annual Revenue:

$64.4 Million

No. of Employees:

1776

TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:

$1.4 Million

Contracting Franchise
Annual Revenue:

$7.2 Million

No. of Employees:

41

TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:

$98,000

Dairy Queen franchise
Annual Revenue:

$2 Million

No. of Employees:

89

TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:

$82,000

Our Process

1.

A risk-free, no-cost assessment

2.

Cataloging applicable mandates

3.

Documentation of more than nominal impact

4.

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

WHITEPAPER

A Guide to Understanding: The Employee Retention Credit for Franchises

What is included in this whitepaper:
  • True value of ERC for franchises
  • Overcoming disruptions
  • Misunderstandings regarding the credit

ERC | Franchises | FSR Magazine by Dean Zerbe | Whitepaper

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