Business Insights

ERC + PPP | Top 5 FAQs you need to know

NEWITY Newsletter image for an article about what to expect in 2024 from NEWITY.

Did you have a PPP loan? You might qualify for Employee Retention Credits (ERC) because you retained employees during the pandemic.

We’ve compiled the top FAQs related to PPP’s impact on ERC eligibility, credit amounts, and timing.

Yes, receiving PPP does not disqualify you for ERC. NEWITY will integrate your PPP loan into your calculation when determining your credit.

Your business must have A) retained W-2 employees in 2020 and/or 2021 and B) either have experienced a decline in gross receipts or have been impacted by governmental orders. Determining your eligibility based on Part B qualifications is our specialty. Our Shutdown Team is staffed with attorneys that examine the exact government orders that your business was subject to in 2020 and 2021. If the shutdown attorneys determine that you qualify, your eligibility is documented in a memo specific to your business and operations.

No, PPP forgiveness does not contribute towards gross receipts.

No, once you receive ERC you must reduce deductions for wages on your tax returns for the years in which you are eligible for ERC.

In our experience, the IRS can take up to nine months to issue a refund check. Our ERC FastTrack program enables qualified businesses to receive their ERC claim in as little as five days after filing with the IRS.

Our ERC eligibility screening process is complementary and does not impact your credit score. See how much you may qualify to receive in 15 minutes or less in your NEWITY Smart Portal.

We are no longer accepting ERC applications. Secure affordable funding through an SBA 7(a) loan. 

Read more Insights

Need help?

Connect with our team by email, phone, or live chat.

Contact Form   |   773-839-8089

Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm CT
Sat: 10am – 7pm CT
Sun: Closed

To qualify for an SBA 7(a) small business loan, your business must be:

  1. U.S.-based and operated
  2. Owner supported / owner funded
  3. Eligible per the SBA’s requirements

Your loan amount will determined by the business’ average annual revenue, FICO score, and years in business