Can I Claim ERTC For Part-Time Employees

As a part-time employee, you may be wondering if you are eligible to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERTC) under the CARES Act. The answer is yes, you can claim the ERTC if you meet the eligibility requirements.

The ERTC is a tax credit designed to help employers keep their employees on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is available to all employers, regardless of their size, as long as they have been financially impacted by the pandemic.

To be eligible for the ERTC, you must be a part-time employee who has worked for at least 120 days in 2020. Additionally, your employer must have experienced a full or partial suspension of operations due to a government order related to COVID-19, or a significant decline in gross receipts.

 

If you meet these requirements, your employer can claim the ERTC on your behalf. The credit is worth up to 50% of qualified wages paid to you, up to a maximum of $10,000 per employee. This means that if you have earned $20,000 in qualified wages in 2020, your employer could claim a credit of $10,000.

 

It is important to note that the ERTC is not a direct payment to employees. Instead, it is a tax credit that can be applied to your employer’s quarterly payroll taxes. This means that you will not receive a direct payment from the government, but your employer may be able to use the credit to reduce the amount of payroll taxes they owe.

 

In conclusion, as a part-time employee, you can claim the ERTC if you have worked for at least 120 days in 2020 and your employer has experienced a decline in business due to COVID-19. This credit can help your employer keep you on the payroll and may provide some financial relief during these challenging times.