Will your ERC claim pass Review?
IRS announces that ERC audits and investigations will intensify
Unsure about your ERC claim? Let’s re-evaluate what you’re eligible for.
If any of the following apply to you, you should schedule a free assessment with our team now:
Received a Letter 6612
Received an Audit Notice
Haven't Recovered My Refund
Unsure About Claim Validity
Preparing for an ERC Audit? 6 Key Questions IRS Will Ask
Five Former IRS Commissioners
Our greatest asset is the depth of talent that has joined the alliantNational team. From former IRS Commissioners to Senior Counsel to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, our team of experts is unmatched by any other tax controversy group in the country.
Darren Guillot
Former IRS Commissioner of the SB/SE Division
Eric Hylton
Former IRS Commissioner of the SB/SE Division
Kathy Petronchak
Former IRS Commissioner of the SB/SE Division
Steven Miller
Former IRS Commissioner; alliantgroup Vice Chairman
Mark W. Everson
alliantgroup National Director of Tax
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Six Key Questions the IRS Will Ask in an ERC Audit
Case Studies
See for yourself how we've been able to put businesses just like yours at ease with their ERC claims:
Shady Payroll Provider
- Payroll provider claimed ERC without taxpayer’s knowledge
- Taxpayer received audit notice for $1.3M claim
- We rebuilt entire study and found qualification for all seven quarters
- Original credit claim was preserved, but with substantiation
ERC Mill 4x Overclaim
- Using only a questionnaire for substantiation, claimed $2.1M for 7 quarters
- No analysis of more than nominal impact conducted
- We also found PPP and FFCRA were not taken into account
- Actual credit amount was $512k for only 2 quarters
5 warning signs your Employee Retention Credit claim 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.
The 5 signs of a faulty claim:
- Claimed all available quarters
- Claimed max value of credit (26k per employee)
- Provided no documentation of qualifying government mandates
- Provided no numerical calculation of more than nominal impact to business
- Failed to demonstrate a nexus between mandates and more than nominal impact
If you have doubts about your ERC claim, or are concerned about a potential audit, the time to act is now. alliantNational is ready to help defend your business and claim, ensuring that all sides reach an amicable solution.
alliantNational advantage
alliantNational assists CPAs and U.S. businesses alike in navigating difficult tax matters, offering both representation and support while working with IRS and state tax officials. With insights from our 5 former IRS Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners, our team understands the intent of the Employee Retention Credit and what the Service is looking for to substantiate claims. We have assessed ERC eligibility for over 60,000 business, as well as assisted businesses who went with less reputable providers in rectifying their claims. With our team supporting yours, you can rest assured that you will receive what you are entitled to while following the letter of the law.
IRS Sending 6612 Letters for Additional ERC Claim Information
From the desk of
Darren Guillot
alliantgroup National Director; Former IRS Commissioner of the Small Business /Self Employed Division
Former IRS commissioner Darren Guillot comments on IRS 6612 Letters
The IRS has already sent several rounds of 6612 letters, requesting additional information for ERC claims and providing only 30 days to respond, or face disallowance. Tens of thousands have gone out and more are likely to in the coming months.
Former IRS Commissioner Darren Guillot discusses the information requested within these letters as well as next steps for those concerned about their claims. If you have already received a 6612 letter, schedule time with us immediately to discuss.
