For many nonprofits and their employees, temporary or total shutdowns and other financial impacts of COVID-19 and government COVID-19-related regulations were detrimental. Depending on their unique missions, some nonprofits saw an increased need for services while others were deemed nonessential or required heavy social distancing, which led to significant business interruptions for their day-to-day operations.
Charitable giving reached a record high of $471 billion in 2020, which is an incredible testament to the work and spirit of the charities themselves. However, as a result of this record giving year, many nonprofit organizations had no revenue decline during 2020 and/or 2021. We find all too often that because of this fact, many NPOs may still be under the incorrect assumption that they do not qualify for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).
If your nonprofit experienced the following due to COVID-19, you may qualify for the Employee Retention Credit program.
A 50% or more decline in gross receipts in 2020 when compared to the same quarter in 2019 or a 20% or more decline in gross receipts in 2021 when compared to the same quarter in 2019.
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A full or partial suspension of operations due to government issued orders, which might include:
Under the updated CARES Act, your business may qualify for Employee Retention Credit, providing you with up to $26,000 per W-2 employee. The ERC program is available even to businesses that accepted a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.
EZ-ERC has recovered millions for our clients. Our specialized team of experts is, on average, able to uncover 40% more than CPAs or Payroll Providers. We can do the same for you!