Can my hospitality business claim the ERC?

Hospitality businesses in almost every state likely qualify for the ERC due to government shutdown orders. Even if revenue did not decline, your hospitality business may have experienced partially suspended operations due to a government mandate, and it may still qualify under limited commerce. Learn more about eligibility requirements at What is ERC.

What is limited commerce?

Limited commerce refers to a partial suspension of business operations due to a government order. A partial suspension has occurred if: • More than a nominal portion of business operations was suspended OR • A government order significantly affected operations During the calendar quarter in 2019, if your business experienced either of the below criteria, it may qualify for partially suspended operations: • Gross receipts from the suspended portion aren’t less than 10% of the total gross receipts OR • Employee hours spent on the suspended portion aren’t less than 10% of total employee hours performed

Can my hospitality business qualify under limited commerce?

Using your written testimony about how COVID affected your business, our independent tax attorneys and professionals will determine if your business can file under limited commerce. Since hospitality was one of the most heavily impacted industries when it comes to challenges in finding and retaining employees, they may qualify under limited commerce.

Where can I learn more about limited commerce?

The Consolidated Appropriations Act resulted in the IRS releasing Notice 2021-49, which outlines limited commerce. Please visit the IRS website for more information or work with one of our independent tax attorneys and professionals.

The ERC for the hospitality industry

Hospitality businesses may qualify for a substantial payroll tax refund through the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), even if they received PPP loans.

Determine Eligibility

From limited capacity rules to government shutdowns and supply chain issues, the hospitality industry had to fight through the pandemic.

How we've helped thousands of eligible businesses, including those in hospitality, file for the ERC.

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Qualifying them for government shutdown orders

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Determining eligibility under limited commerce

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Outlining COVID’s impact beyond reduced revenue

With the ERC, your hospitality company can recruit workers, accelerate growth, and adopt new technology.

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The Candy Kitchen of Redington

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Adelso's Creations

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