IRS ERC Investigations
Experienced New York IRS ERC Lawyers for High-Stakes IRS Audits and Investigations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is continuing to aggressively target individuals and organizations for Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud years after the COVID-19-pandemic. In mid-2024, the IRS warned of “intensifying audits,” and this was at a time when the agency had already recovered billions of dollars in fraudulent ERC credits and refunds.
IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) is pursuing criminal charges in many ERC fraud cases as well. When accused of intentionally defrauding the federal government under the ERC program, business owners, accountants, promoters and others can face substantial fines and prison time. As a result, skilled legal representation is essential, and individuals targeted in IRS ERC investigations should consult with a New York ERC lawyer as soon as possible.
Common Triggers for IRS ERC Audits and Investigations
Our New York ERC lawyers have been representing clients in audits and investigations involving the Employee Retention Credit since the COVID-19 pandemic. We have successfully defended clients against a wide range of allegations in both civil and criminal inquiries. Based on our experience, some of the most common triggers for IRS ERC investigations include allegations such as:
- Claiming the ERC when a business was ineligible to do so
- Improperly calculating qualified wages during one or more tax periods
- Improperly calculating the ERC during one or more tax periods
- Claiming the same credit for multiple tax periods even though the terms of the ERC changed over time
- Claiming the ERC for an entire tax period when the business was only eligible for a portion of the tax period
- Conspiring with accountants, business partners and others to fraudulently claim the ERC
- Promoting fraudulent ERC filing schemes
These are just examples of numerous issues that can lead to ERC-related scrutiny from the IRS or IRS CI. Whether you received an audit notice or target letter, you have been served with a search warrant or subpoena, or you simply have concerns about an ERC filing, our New York ERC lawyers can help you make informed and strategic decisions about your next steps. We can defend you by all means available; and, regardless of the issues at hand, we will focus on resolving your ERC-related controversy with the IRS without formal charges being filed.
IRS ERC Investigations: Time is of the Essence
If you are facing an IRS ERC investigation in New York, time is of the essence. These investigations can move quickly, and the IRS is not hesitating to pursue substantial penalties when it believes these penalties are warranted. Our New York ERC lawyers are available to help, and we can start executing a strategic defense on your behalf immediately if necessary.
Speak with a New York IRS ERC Lawyer at Thorn Law Group
To speak with an experienced New York IRS ERC lawyer at Thorn Law Group in confidence as soon as possible, contact us today. You can reach us by phone at (914) 534-6004, or tell us how we can reach you online and we will be in touch promptly.
