The hospitality industry was one of the most strongly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to these hardships, financial assistance was provided to employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the CARES Act, under which the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was introduced in 2020. The ERC, sometimes called the employee retention tax credit, can significantly benefit businesses in the hospitality industry—even if they didn’t experience a decline in revenue.
If you experienced either #1 or #2 below due to COVID-19, you may qualify for the Employee Retention Credit program.
1. A greater than 10% of restrictions on your business operations due to government issued COVID orders, which might include:
2. 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.
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!