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The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020, to address the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the CARES Act, Congress created the Employee Retention Credit (“CARES ERC”), a fully refundable payroll tax credit, to provide aid to employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ERC Overview

Eligibility for the ERC is evaluated on a quarterly basis and is based on each employer’s specific facts and circumstances. An employer is eligible for the ERC if it experienced either:

  1. 1. a full or partial suspension of business operations due to orders from an appropriate governmental authority limiting commerce, travel, or group meetings (for commercial, social, religious, or other purposes) due to COVID-19; or
  2. 2. a significant decline in gross receipts (50% decline in gross receipts in 2020 compared to the same quarter in 2019; 20% decline in gross receipts in 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2019).

Subject to certain limitations, PPP recipients and certain instrumentalities of the government are generally permitted to claim the ERC if they meet one of the above eligibility tests.
Employers who are eligible for the ERC in a given quarter may qualify for 50% of up to $10,000 in qualified wages in 2020 per employee for the year, and 70% of up to $10,000 in qualified wages per employee, per quarter in 2021.
The wages that may qualify for the ERC (the “Qualified Wages”) vary depending on an employer’s average full-time headcount in 2019.  A “small” employer’s Qualified Wages during an eligible quarter may include all wages paid and employer paid qualified health plan costs.  Qualified Wages for a “large” employer during an eligible quarter are wages paid not in exchange for a service and an allocable portion of employer paid qualified health plan costs.
A “small” employer is defined in 2020 as an average of 100 or less full-time employees in 2019, and an average of 500 or less full-time employees in 2019 for the 2021 credit.  A “large” employer is defined in 2020 as an employer with an average of more than 100 full-time employees during 2019, and an average of more than 500 full-time employees in 2019 for the 2021 credit.

Small Employers
2020 <100
2021 <500
Large Employers
2020 100+
2021 500+

The ERC can be monetized by completing an IRS Form 941-X and requesting a refund from the IRS.

Synergi is prepared to guide you through this process. Reach out to us now to get started:

Operational Impact
Full Or Partially Suspended Operation
Payroll Tax Credit
Refundable

Disaster Relief Incentives for

USI

Has your business lost revenue, products, or inadequate shift coverage because of a hurricane, wildfire or other natural disasters?

Then you may be eligible to earn up to $2,400 for each employee retained!

The Disaster ERC was introduced to encourage employers impacted by qualified disasters to retain employees while their businesses returned to normal operations.

Synergi evaluates tax credit eligibility for organizations conducting business in Federally designated disaster areas. Synergi has developed an “Operational Impact Analysis”.

How does Synergi determine if my business qualifies for a retention credit? Synergi reviews different areas of the business that affected your operations. These areas include:

Operational Impact
Physical Impact
Productivity Benchmarks
Financial Impact
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Federal Hiring Incentives

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal hiring incentive program that allows your business to receive up to $9,600 in tax credits per each eligible new hire.

The partnership between USI and Synergi positions you for success, growth and profitability. We recognize your need for great talent and industry leading tax credit consulting and technology. We look forward to having you as part of our family. Please follow the instructions below to get started.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal hiring incentive that provides a tax credit worth up to $9,600 if your company is hiring from any one of the following groups:

  • A member of a family that is a Qualified Food Stamp Recipient
  • A member of a family that is a Qualified Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) Recipient
  • Qualified Veterans
  • Qualified Ex-Felons, Pardoned, Paroled or Work Release Individuals
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Referrals
  • Qualified Summer Youths
  • Qualified Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients
  • Qualified Individuals living within an Empowerment Zone or Rural Renewal Community
  • Long Term Family Assistance Recipient (TANF) – formerly known as Welfare to Work
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Tax credits off-set tax liability dollar for dollar. Some companies use credits in their tax planning to off-set quarterly estimated payments. Some companies use credits at the end of their tax year against annual tax liability. In the event of no tax liability, tax credits can be carried forward for up to twenty years. Consult with your tax professional for how to best use these incentives.

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The life of a tax credit can be a year or more. The process begins with screening your new hires and ends with delivery of a certified and calculated tax credit. We manage this for you.

Synergi is dedicating to providing a superior customer experience through screening, eligibility, forms compliance, certifications, and reporting.

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Questions? Contact Lee Edenfield (404) 663-1587 or

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