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Navigating the Employee Retention Credit for Healthcare Organizations

Many healthcare organizations have yet to realize the full potential of the Employee Retention Credit.

Many healthcare organizations have yet to realize the full potential of the Employee Retention Credit.

Despite most being deemed essential and continuing to operate, many healthcare organizations were severely disrupted by partial shutdowns of in-person services and other COVID-19 restrictions. Hospitals and clinics were required to create new, or expand on existing safety protocols, pivot to offerings like telemedicine, and impose greater restrictions on staff to minimize the spread of COVID-19 among staff and patients.

In response to these hardships, financial assistance was provided to employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the CARES Act, under which the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was introduced in 2020. The ERC, sometimes called the employee retention tax credit, can benefit healthcare organizations—even if they didn’t have to close their doors.

How does your organization qualify?

How does your organization qualify?

Healthcare institutions that qualify for employee retention tax credit include nonprofit and for-profit hospitals, instrumentalities including district or county-owned hospitals or medical centers, and independent medical practices.

Any healthcare facility that faced a greater than 10% restriction on business operations due to COVID-19 executive orders or a 20% or more decline in gross receipts is eligible for ERC funds.

Some specific impacts that lead healthcare facilities to qualify for the ERC include:

  • Increased time between patients
  • Social distancing protocols
  • Capacity restrictions
  • Increased sanitization requirements
Ready to get started?

Ready to get started?

To ensure accuracy and adherence to the complex ERC tax code, healthcare organizations should work with firms that are led by CPAs and tax attorneys with significant experience applying the financial and legal tests for ERC eligibility. With the right support, you can ensure your filing captures the total amount for all qualifying quarters and that all supporting documentation has been collected.

If you want to learn how the Employee Retention Credit can benefit your healthcare organization, contact Sagemont Tax. We are an advisory group led by former big firm CPAs and attorneys that exclusively focus on the ERC. In addition, we are proud to be the only ERC provider in the country that has exclusive relationships with tax insurance brokers and providers to facilitate risk-free tax insurance policies.

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After being made aware of the Employee Retention Credit by a private equity firm, we contacted [Sagemont Tax]. They went through the multi-prong approach with us to claim our credits and we were shocked to find out there was a viable path to eligibility well into 2021. We felt confident with [Sagemont Tax’s] expertise from the beginning and the process was smooth. They built a strong, well-documented case to present to the IRS and the timeline met our expectations. We are very satisfied with our experience with [Sagemont Tax].

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As a risk-averse non-profit organization focused on our community, we were very cautious in our approach to filing for the Employee Retention Credit but the experts at [Sagemont Tax] eased our concerns. They took on the burden of hiring an outside law firm to provide legal analysis and provide additional assurance to support our position. Sagemont Tax made the process very streamlined and simple, with clear instructions through every step, making data-gathering easy. The current combination of inflation and lack of affordable housing has dramatically increased the need for our services. This refund has made an enormous impact on our mission and allows us to help more members of our community!

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When I was introduced to the team at [Sagemont Tax], I had already started the ERC filing process with another company. However, communication with the other agency had been inconsistent and information processing was extremely... Read More

When I was introduced to the team at [Sagemont Tax], I had already started the ERC filing process with another company. However, communication with the other agency had been inconsistent and information processing was extremely slow. I was immediately impressed with [Sagemont Tax’s] knowledge of the program’s latest updates and eligibility qualifications. Once I switched to their firm, they really took a hands-on approach. As a business owner with a full schedule, it was a relief that they were able to complete a majority of the filing process on my behalf. Overall, the experience with [Sagemont Tax’s] team was fantastic, and I highly recommend working with them. In fact, I have sent many of my colleagues their way and they have had a similar positive experience.

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After learning about the ERC through other Right at Home owners, we reached out to our accountant for preliminary validation. Our accountant didn’t believe we qualified, which is when we were put in touch with [Sagemont Tax]. After speaking with the team, we quickly learned we did qualify as our business of providing home care to the elderly and disabled was heavily affected by COVID restrictions. [Sagemont Tax] helped us through the entire process of filing for our credit, they were on top of everything and kept us informed throughout every step. Receiving this credit has allowed us to pay off debts we incurred during the pandemic and helped us with hiring – which continues to be a struggle for business owners in this new post-pandemic world. We understand that other business owners are reluctant regarding the ERC, but we tell people that having a great firm to support them like [Sagemont Tax] made it a no-brainer.

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My experience with [Sagemont Tax] was one of those rare business collaborations in which my organization’s needs were not only considered to be of the highest priority, but even after our work together had been completed, [Sagemont Tax]continued to support us. Our credit came at a crucial time and made it possible for us to sustain operations and even grow. I have nothing but praise for the service, professionalism, and compassion demonstrated by the staff of [Sagemont Tax].

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Under the updated CARES Act, your business may qualify for Employee Retention Credit, providing you with up to $26,000 per W-2 employee. The ERC program is available even to businesses that accepted a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.

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