{"id":24844,"date":"2023-11-28T17:07:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T17:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?page_id=24844"},"modified":"2026-02-28T10:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T10:21:45","slug":"erc-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/employee-retention-credits\/erc-application\/","title":{"rendered":"ERC application"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24844\" class=\"elementor elementor-24844\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8e235a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8e235a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"hero-title\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0351225 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/author\/michael-david\/\">Michael David<\/a>. <span>Last reviewed on February 28, 2026<\/span>. <span>Next review due October 1, 2027.\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"externalTooltipContent\" style=\"display: none;\">\n <div class=\"top-info\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/michael-david.webp\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/michael-david.webp?is-pending-load=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\">\n <div class=\"text\">\n <div class=\"name-author\">Michael David<\/div>\n <div class=\"role-user\">Expert financial copywriter<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"description\">Michael David is a financial writer and former investment advisor. Writing for Capital Group, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Franklin Templeton Investments, HSBC, Invesco, PIMCO, Vanguard, global insurance companies, major banks and others, he has educated professionals, business owners and consumers about strategies for investing, insurance, banking and corporate finance for more than 20 years.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6134101 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6134101\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Employee Retention Credit can be worth up to $7,000 per employee per quarter to your small business. Here\u2019s a look at who\u2019s eligible and how to apply.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3022ac1 uael-heading-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"3022ac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"table-of-content-column\" 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data-widget_type=\"uael-table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-main-wrapper\" data-headings=\"h2,h3,h4\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-toc-heading elementor-inline-editing\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"heading_title\" data-elementor-inline-editing-toolbar=\"basic\" ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-toggle-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-toc-headings=\"headings\" class=\"uael-toc-list uael-toc-list-none\" data-scroll=\"\" ><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-empty-note\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Add a header to begin generating the table of contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ca754f question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ca754f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your ERC application summarized<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f749c93 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f749c93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a general overview of the ERC application process:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Determine whether your business is eligible for the ERC. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility is based on factors such as a significant decline in gross receipts or a full or partial suspension of business operations due to government orders.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calculate the qualified wages for each eligible employee.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loan-calculator\/employee-retention-credit-calculator\/\">calculation<\/a> depends on the size of the employer and the period in which the wages were paid.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collect documentation to support your ERC claim.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This may include payroll records, financial statements, government orders that led to a suspension of operations, and other relevant documentation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Include the ERC information on your payroll tax return (e.g., Form 941).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Report the qualified wages, calculate the credit, and offset the credit against the employer&#8217;s share of Social Security taxes. Any excess credit can be claimed as a refund. If you did not do this using Form 941 in 2021 or earlier, you may be abe to do it retroactively using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-941-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form 941-X.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to retain the documentation related to the ERC claim in case there is an IRS audit or inquiry in the future. You may also wish to consult with a tax professional who can provide guidance on eligibility, calculations, and the application process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2814d0a question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2814d0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to take advantage of the ERC scheme<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05a25c3 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05a25c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take advantage of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/employee-retention-credits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is critical that you meet the qualifying criteria. To qualify for the ERC, you must meet one of the following criteria:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business was fully or partially shut down by government order in 2020 or 2021<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your gross receipts for a single quarter of 2020 fell by 50% versus the same quarter of 2019<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your gross receipts for a single quarter of 2021 decreased by 20% versus the same quarter of 2019 (or 2020, if you were not in business in 2019)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/coronavirus\/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-employee-retention-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the IRS website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some taxpayers and organizations are not eligible to claim the Employee Retention Credit, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual taxpayers who are not business owners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-employed individuals who do not have employees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household employers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers that didn&#8217;t pay wages to employees during the qualifying time periods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers who experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/supply-chain\/\">supply chain<\/a> disruptions but did not experience a full or partial suspension of operations by a qualifying order<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government agencies<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2023, in most cases, ERC eligibility for wages paid after September 30, 2021 has expired. However, businesses can still file for a retroactive ERC refund using Form 941-X. This form can be used to adjust employment taxes filed within three years of the original return or two years from the date the employer paid the tax. This retroactive refund is only available for the 2020 tax year as well as the first three quarters of the 2021 tax year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca8001c question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ca8001c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The ERC application process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f018c answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8f018c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to claim the ERC was on a federal employment tax return using Form 941 while the program was active, or Form 941-X now that the program is no longer active.\u00a0 While it is wise to seek the assistance of a qualified tax professional, be cautious when it comes to advertisements claiming that they can help you apply for the ERC, as any incorrect claims will need to be repaid with penalties and interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f595f10 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f595f10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key considerations for your application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8bb00b answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8bb00b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important consideration for your ERC application is to make sure that your business qualifies. You must meet at least one of the following two criteria:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business shutdown. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business was fully or partially shut down by a local, state, or federal government order in 2020 or 2021.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revenue decline.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your gross receipts for a single quarter of 2020 fell by 50% versus the same quarter of 2019, or your gross receipts for a single quarter of 2021 decreased by 20% versus the same quarter of 2019 (or 2020, if you were not in business in 2019).<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one or both of these conditions is met, then you have the opportunity to document the amount of qualified wages that were paid to employees during the application periods and apply for a refund of applicable payroll taxes.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Paid W2 Employees<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ERC is a refundable payroll tax credit that is available to employers who retain their W2 employees by keeping them on the payroll. If you are eligible, you may receive a credit of up to 70% of each employee\u2019s qualified wages for 2021 and up to 50% of each employee\u2019s qualified wages, up to $5,000 for 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><b>You paid full or part-time wages for W-2 employees (excluding family members or owners) during the 2020\/21 period<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ERC is designed to refund payroll taxes related to what are called \u201cqualifying wages.\u201d These are the full or part time wages paid to W-2 employees (excluding family members or owners) during the 2020\/21 period.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Decreased revenue in 2020\/21<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employer qualifies for the ERC based on a significant decrease in revenue during 2020\/21, then the qualifying wages from that period can be part of the ERC claim, even if the business continued its operations.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Suspended operations throughout the 2020\/21 period<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an employer qualifies for the ERC due to a government-mandated suspension of operations, all wages paid during the suspension period are generally considered qualifying wages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government orders leading to the suspension must be issued at the federal, state, or local level. 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