Can my real estate business claim the ERC?

Real estate businesses in almost every state likely qualify for the ERC due to government shutdown orders. Even if revenue did not decline, your real estate 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 real estate 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. If your real estate business experienced higher sanitation costs during the pandemic, it 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 real estate industry

Real estate 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 showings to economic uncertainty, the real estate industry had to fight through the pandemic.

How we've helped thousands of eligible businesses, including those in real estate, 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, qualifying companies may receive a refund to help fund marketing initiatives, leverage new technology, and expand to more markets.

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