Are You Entitled To
$26,000?
Almost every business in MINNESOTA was affected by COVID mandates that forced them to alter business operations. Due to these mandates, many of them qualified to claim significant cash refunds. Your business might qualify for ERC credits if you’ve faced the following impacts:
- Full or partial government-mandated shutdowns;
- Supply chain issues;
- Decrease in working hours to sanitize facilities;
- Capacity limitations;
- Shift in hours of operation; and
- Decrease in revenue.
Need help with the employee retention credit?
Fill out the form to receive more information
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. To ensure you are asking the right questions while choosing a provider, it is critical to understand the most common misunderstandings surrounding this credit.
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
Case Studies
Current Clients Who Claimed the ERC
Equipment Manufacturer
No. of Employees:
128
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:
$512,000
General Contractor
No. of Employees:
425
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:
$1.2 MM
Industrial Process Consultant
No. of Employees:
14
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED:
$275,000
Understanding Minnesota’s Government Mandates
MN EO 20-20: Stay at Home order
- Minnesota’s Stay at Home order required all non-essential workers to remain in their homes. Even essential workers and those allowed to leave for exempted purposes were restricted in their activities as per the guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
MN EO 20-48: Continuation of Stay at Home orders
- Executive Order 20-48 eased Stay at Home orders but established restrictions on businesses. This included social distancing and work-from-home requirements.
MN EO 20-103: Social gathering restrictions, outdoor activity restrictions, social distancing requirements, capacity limitations and reduction in hours.
- Executive order 20-103 removed the prohibition on social gatherings but still required capacity limitations on indoor and outdoor areas. Establishments that served food and drinks were ordered to ensure social distancing and limited hours of operation.
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 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.
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.
By
Dean Zerbe
Former Senior Counsel to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE
Top 5 ERC Mistakes to Avoid
Ready to get started?
Schedule a free consultation with our team of experts to learn more.
We’ll discuss your eligibility and help estimate your potential tax benefit.
