Get ERC Refund Protection. Never Face the IRS alone.

Since its inception, the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program has been difficult to understand, and the IRS has struggled to provide consistent, reliable guidance.  ERC was created by Congress to aid businesses in surviving and recovering from the financial stress created by a pandemic-era government. 

We are execution focused CPAs, tax attorneys, operators, and technologists with extensive ERC Program knowledge bolstered by Big 4 trained ERC preparers, claims management specialists, and IRS audit defense teams.

 

 

 

 

Ways we can Help

ERC Claim Collection Services

The IRS has a backlog of over one million ERC claims.  The IRS Commissioner asked Congress for more time to resume processing.  Taxpayers, however, do have options other than waiting.  We can help accelerate the ERC claim collection process.  Let us help you track down your ERC claim check.

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ERC Claim Remediation Services

After completing an ERC Claims Review, additional steps may be required to reasonably claim benefits under the laws and regulations governing the ERC program.  We will help you strengthen your ERC claim documentation and calculations.

IRS Representation and ERC Defense Services

Did you receive a notice from the IRS about your ERC claim?  You should never have to meet with the IRS alone. That is our job.  We will work with you to support your ERC eligibility and defend you through the federal payroll tax audit or IRS notice process.

ERC Claim Preparation Services

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a payroll tax refund from the United States Treasury Department applicable to businesses who kept employees on payroll during the pandemic.  The deadline to claim ERC for payroll taxes paid in 2021 is April 15, 2025.

ERC Claim Review Services

Many taxpayers have ERC questions regarding eligibility, withdrawing an ERC claim, the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program, recordkeeping and scams.  We confidentially examine your ERC claim documentation and calculations prepared to claim benefits under the laws and regulations governing the ERC. Isn’t it better to know whether you may have a problem or not?

ERC Warranty & Audit Defense Services

You should never have to meet with the IRS alone. That is our job.  We cover ERC related claw-backs, interest & penalties for great claims. Peace of mind for about $20 per employee per month.

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Filed for ERC, but haven’t received our check from the IRS. Can I get my cash faster? 

Yes. Taxpayers have options other than waiting for the IRS to process the backlog of over one million ERC claims.  We help taxpayers accelerate the ERC claim collection process by navigating the bureaucracy that was greatly exacerbated by the moratorium on processing ERC claims implemented by the IRS in September 2023.  The good news is that there are a number of different options available other than waiting for the IRS to complete the processing of the million plus ERC claims at its stated rate of 1,000-2,000 ERC claims per week.

  • TAS. We have been working with the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, also called the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). Taxpayers that filed ERC claims before IRS’s September 2023 moratorium on processing are good candidates to leverage this resource.  There is no requirement or cost to work with TAS but it may be worth the investment of time and effort given that IRS still has a backlog of over one million unprocessed ERC claims.
  • Congressional Support. We have been working with a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means – the committee that has been reviewing the proposed legislation containing ERC program changes. A TAS claim combined with Congressional Support has proven to be the most efficient path to accelerating ERC claims.  
  • Court System. Once all administrative remedies have been exhausted and if your ERC claim remains unpaid, you can then file a lawsuit against the IRS in either a U.S. District Court or U.S Tax Court depending on your specific situation.

Let us help you track down your ERC claim check.

How do I get my ERC cash faster?

Yes.  There are a number of different options available to help get your ERC refund check from the IRS faster. The best approach may vary however depending upon a number of factors including when you claimed, your industry, your size, and even your congressional district.

Why has IRS not paid my ERC claim?

You are not alone.  The IRS has improperly restricted the availability of ERC payments to the Taxpayer based on unlawful legislative rules that were issued in violation of the APA, 5 U.S.C. §553(b).

How long will it take for IRS to pay me? 

At a recent House Ways and Means Committee hearing the IRS Commissioner testified that the agency is processing between 1,000 & 2,000 ERC claims per week.  At this rate it will take the IRS more then 10 years to process all the ERC claims.

ERC claim review: Am I prepared for an IRS ERC audit?

Regardless of whether you used your CPA, a large accounting firm, or responded to an unsolicited ad, call, email or text from an ERC promoter, your ERC documentation may not meet IRS’s current eligibility requirements. 

  • Do you have your workpapers?
  • Will your ERC preparer really protect you in an audit?
  • What does protection look like?

 Current legislation provides the IRS a six-year window to audit.  You do not want to be caught off guard with non-compliant workpapers. 

Our ERC Audit Defense platform automatically screens and risk scores ERC claims and facilitates the aggregation of support required to defend ERC program eligibility to the IRS. Isn’t it better to know whether you may have a problem or not? 

The IRS has flagged my ERC claim for review or denial: How do I navigate an IRS audit?

The statutes that created the ERC were broadly worded. This means that many if not most Taxpayers should be eligible under a plain reading of those statutes. The IRS does not have the legal authority to add restrictions that would reduce your eligibility to claim COVID-19 credits – that was Congress’s prerogative.

If you have received an inquiry from the IRS about your ERC payroll refund claim, it is important to engage with a team of qualified tax professionals with demonstrated ERC claim preparation and audit defense expertise as soon as possible.

We will work with you to support your ERC eligibility and defend you through to the completion of the audit process. This includes meeting and formally corresponding with the IRS auditor on your behalf and defending you through the highest level of appeals.

The IRS has adopted a variety of playbooks for approaching taxpayers with ERC claims. Depending upon a number of factors, including your size, industry, profitability, legal entity type, and congressional district, the nature of the questions and their approach will differ. Understanding this process, as well as the laws (and politics) governing the ERC program, is critical to preparing your defensive strategy. We’re here to help.

What ERC enforcement tactics are the IRS using?

The IRS is rolling out many different enforcement techniques when it comes to challenging ERC claims — some traditional, others less so. An awareness of key IRS movements, which include the 20-plus ERC related actions that the IRS has already taken as well as those that are still expected to come, is essential when strategizing an ERC claim defense.

What are the consequences of failing an ERC audit?

The IRS employs various methods to halt what it considers improper ERC claims. Among other things, it has asserted interest and penalties, strong armed concessions during audits, deterred the filing of refund suits in court, and encouraged the return of ERC amounts through recent settlement programs. 

How long does the IRS ERC audit process take?

The short answer is many months.  A typical IRS ERC audit provides the taxpayer a month to respond to the first of several information data requests (IDR). It is not uncommon for these IDR responses to exceed fifty pages.  It is also not uncommon to receive follow on requests for additional materials and interviews with more than one IRS agent.

Received ERC but want to be protected: Can I get a warranty?

Yes.  We can warranty your qualified claim.

You can purchase ERC refund protection (ERC Audit Defense) so that you never have to face the IRS alone. Focus on operating your business.

 

  • Peace of mind for about $20 per employee per month
  • No long-term contract (no fixed term)
  • You shouldn’t need your CPA to apply for protection. The process takes minutes
  • Protection starts immediately upon the submission of your ERC Audit Defense application and first month’s payment.
  • You should never have to meet with the IRS alone. That is our job.
  • We cover ERC related claw-backs, interest & penalties for great claims.

See How ERC Audit Defense Works

Apply for Protection

Fill out our application. You shouldn’t need your CPA to answer the questions. The process takes minutes.

Receive Protection

Protection starts immediately upon the submission of your ERC Audit Defense application and first month’s payment.

Document

Upload your supporting documents. We will help make sure everything needed to support IRS eligibility is consolidated and ERC Audit ready.

Peace of Mind

You should never have to meet with the IRS alone. That is our job.  We cover ERC related claw-backs, interest & penalties for great claims.

Understanding the ERC Program & Submitting New Claims: Can I still claim ERC?

The short answer is yes.  If you kept employees during the pandemic, it is not too late to see if you qualify to claim an ERC (payroll tax refund).  

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a payroll tax refund from the United States Treasury Department applicable to businesses who kept employees on payroll during the pandemic. The deadline to claim ERC for payroll taxes paid in 2021 is April 15, 2025.

If there is a basis for you to claim ERC, we will request certain documents be provided through a secure portal.  We will then identify, analyze, calculate, and document the ERC payroll refund amount that you are eligible to receive from the IRS.

Since its inception, the ERC program has been difficult to understand, and the IRS has struggled to provide consistent, reliable guidance. The ERC was created by Congress to aid businesses in surviving and recovering from the financial stress created by a pandemic-era government. We’re here to help, regardless of what stage your ERC claim may (or may not) be in.

How to claim ERC

Here’s how the process to claim your payroll refund works:

Interview

Your tax professional will guide you through a thirty minute working session and then request certain documents be provided through a secure portal.  We then identify, analyze, calculate, and document the ERC payroll refund amount you are eligible to receive from the IRS.

Amend Returns

To receive your payroll refund you must first file amended payroll tax returns.  Your tax professional will help prepare the documentation required for you to file your Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Returns (Forms 941-X) for those quarters where you qualify to claim ERC.

IRS Refund Check

You will receive payment directly from the IRS.  The IRS will mail paper checks for each of your ERC claims to the address they have for you on file.  We get paid after you receive your ERC payroll refund.

Peace of Mind

Our business was founded to help review, remediate, and defend existing ERC claims. That is our primary business.  We will be here if you need us.

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“What else do you think 78,000 new IRS Agents  are going to be looking at?”

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“I can’t run the risk of going it alone.  The perception of being seen as a cheat would ruin my family business.”

Address

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390 NE 191st St STE 8590
Miami, Florida 33179

Contact

(646) 842-2588
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