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.
The average contingency rate falls between 20-40%, with most lawyers charging around 33% to 35% of the total amount recovered in a case. The exact percentage can vary depending on the complexity of the case, the lawyer's experience, and the stage at which the case is resolved.
The State Board rules do not allow commissions or contingent fees if the CPA performs, for the client, "...a compilation of a financial statement accompanied by a report..." The AICPA rules prohibit commissions or contingent fees if the CPA performs, for the client, "... a compilation of a financial statement when the ...
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.
Credit amount The total ERC benefit per employee can be up to $26,000 ($5,000 in 2020 and $7,000 per quarter in 2021).