Calculating credits for 2021 The ERC applies only to the first three financial quarters of 2021, and the eligible wages for each of these quarters are calculated at 70%. As such, the credit per employee per quarter maxes out at $7,000.
You can show it as a separate credit, such as other income, or by netting it against the related payroll costs. In the latter case, you should include a disclosure explaining the presentation. The other side of your journal entry to record the ERC would be a debit to reduce your payroll tax liability.
On Form 1120S, businesses can report the ERC by including it as a credit on Line 13f (“Credits”) of Schedule K, Form 1120S. Ensure accurate documentation of qualified wages and related expenses to support the credit claim.
Going forward, the only way to apply for the ERC is to file an amended Form 941X (Quarterly Federal Payroll Tax Return) for the quarters during which the company was an eligible employer.
California Treatment of the Employment Retention Credit Under federal law, employers that claim the ERC must reduce their wage and salary expense deduction by the amount of the ERC. California does not conform to these provisions and does not have a similar credit.
The Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) was a one-time payment issued to eligible recipients between October 2022 and January 2023, to provide relief to Californians.
However, after reviewing the relevant federal rules and guidelines, the FTB has now announced that ERC refunds received will not be taxable for California income tax purposes, and the wages used to claim the credit will remain deductible.
For 2021, the employee retention credit (ERC) is a quarterly tax credit against the employer's share of certain payroll taxes. The tax credit is 70% of the first $10,000 in wages per employee in each quarter of 2021. That means this credit is worth up to $7,000 per quarter and up to $28,000 per year, for each employee.
Some businesses that submitted claims for the Employee Retention Tax Credit have reported waiting anywhere from four to twelve months for their ERC refunds. In some cases, the delay in receiving their expected refund has been even longer.