Tax season is upon us, and it’s a great time to remind all small business owners to consider working with your tax consultant throughout the year to make sure you’re getting access to all the tax credits available to you. At Tax Credit Group, we are frequently asked about the value of tax credits for…
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As a business owner, it’s important to be aware of all the tax incentives that are available to you. One such incentive is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax credit for employers that hire individuals from specific groups that have historically faced barriers to employment. Eligible Employee Groups Eligible employee groups for…
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As a tax credit consultant, it is our job to help businesses navigate the complex world of tax incentives and deductions. We specialize in helping employers take advantage of the many lucrative tax incentives available to them. In this article, we will be sharing some of the key incentives that employers should be aware of…
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The Importance of Corporate Incentive Programs It is common for local, state and federal government entities to offer tax incentive programs to recruit businesses to designated enterprise zones (also called empowerment zones) to stimulate growth. Additionally, in many states, employers are provided opportunities to participate in programs that support the economic development within their community…
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Here’s a brief look at the WOTC certifications to date for 2020. Over 1.6 million certifications were issued for 2020. 1.1 million certifications were issued for SNAP recipients. This accounts for just over 68% of all certified groups. The smallest target groups were the summer youth recipients, which none were certified and the disabled veterans…
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There’s no doubt that COVID has dealt the nation’s economy a tough blow. Case in point are the sheer number of jobless claims made nationwide since the pandemic began. Just five months ago, unemployment sat around three to four percent. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in June, states’ unemployment numbers averaged more…
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On the last Monday of May, Americans observe Memorial Day. But the purpose of Memorial Day is often lost on a large part of the American public. According to a 2019 survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the University of Phoenix, only 55 percent of Americans know the true meaning of Memorial Day. What…
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When the CARES Act was announced, it ignited a glimmer of hope within the small business community. Many companies were either closed or saw their revenue drop drastically as a result of the novel coronavirus. But hope quickly disappeared as major corporations found a way to access the money that was meant for America’s small…
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When we talk to potential clients, sometimes they ask us why a tax credit specialist is something they need. It is a great question. After all, they are usually already paying for a CPA and this is just an added financial expense. What we tell them is that a tax credit specialist is something completely…
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As I am sure you know by now, the 2019 tax deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. We here at Tax Credit Group get a lot of questions about what that means for our clients and their taxes. So now seems like a great time to pull some of those answers together and…
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