Los Angeles Employee Retention Credit Attorneys

At Moskowitz LLP, we’ve helped hundreds of business owners nationwide successfully claim and defend their Employee Retention Credit (ERC) refunds. The ERC was designed to reward employers who retained staff during the COVID-19 pandemic—but with the IRS now delaying and aggressively auditing claims, experienced legal representation has become essential.

Our Los Angeles ERC attorneys combine decades of tax law experience with in-depth knowledge of federal COVID-era relief programs. Whether you’re waiting on a delayed refund or facing an IRS audit or denial, our firm can guide you through every step of the process.

Moskowitz LLP’s Los Angeles office is located at 10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Call (213) 320-1880 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation.

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What Is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?

The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit created under the CARES Act to support businesses that retained employees during government-mandated shutdowns or revenue declines in 2020 and 2021.

The credit allows qualified employers to receive up to $26,000 per employee, depending on wages and health plan costs. Businesses generally qualify if they experienced:

• A full or partial suspension of operations due to government orders, or
• A significant decline in gross receipts during eligible quarters.

However, changes in legislation, IRS guidance, and evolving compliance standards have made ERC filings increasingly complex. Many legitimate claims are now delayed, under review, or denied outright.

IRS Scrutiny and ERC Audits

The IRS has announced heightened enforcement against improper ERC filings. This means even qualified businesses are facing extensive delays and audits—and in some cases, demands for repayment of previously issued credits.

Common issues leading to delays or denials include:

• Miscalculations involving PPP loan overlap
• Incomplete or inaccurate documentation supporting eligibility
• IRS disagreement with a taxpayer’s interpretation of the suspension or revenue tests
• Credits claimed by third-party ERC mills that did not apply the law correctly

Moskowitz LLP helps clients respond to these developments by providing legal representation grounded in decades of experience handling IRS disputes, appeals, and tax litigation.

How Moskowitz LLP Has Helped Hundreds of Businesses Secure ERC Refunds

Our firm has worked with hundreds of businesses across industries—including construction, restaurants, medical practices, real estate, and professional services—to recover millions of dollars in ERC refunds.

We’ve assisted clients who:

• Waited months or years for their refund with no response from the IRS
• Received denial letters after improperly prepared claims
• Received denial letters and inquiries on ERC applications prepared by Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
• Needed legal guidance to defend against IRS ERC audits
• Sought appeals after refund reversals or adjustments

Our legal and accounting teams collaborate to document eligibility, reconstruct payroll records, and present claims that stand up to IRS scrutiny. In many cases, we’ve also obtained favorable appeal results and expedited resolutions through direct IRS correspondence.

Legal Representation for ERC Audits and Appeals

If the IRS questions your ERC claim, you have rights—and you need experienced representation to protect them.

Our ERC audit defense attorneys assist clients with:

• Responding to IRS audit notices and document requests
• Preparing substantiation packages and legal memoranda supporting eligibility
• Filing requests for reconsideration or appeals after claim denials
• Pursuing administrative or Tax Court litigation, when necessary

We advocate for taxpayers every day, challenging incorrect IRS determinations and negotiating successful outcomes that align with the law.