ERC Substantiation

November 8, 2023

ERC Substantiation: What is it, and what is required?

By Ashlee Hall, Esq., Director of Legal Services for Figure Financial, Inc. Substantiation noun evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, valid, or real; proof. Black’s Law Dictionary defines “substantiation” as “support of a claim or assentation by objective data or other proof of evidence.” In other words, substantiation equals documentation. In short, PROOF. In… Continue reading ERC Substantiation: What is it, and what is required?

Ensuring Compliance in ERC Claims: The Critical Need for Substantiation

In the realm of Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, compliance is not just a legal obligation; it’s a cornerstone of ethical business practice. With the rise in ERC filings, there’s a growing need for businesses to understand the importance of substantiating their claims, especially when suspicions of fraud arise. Understanding ERC Compliance The ERC, designed… Continue reading Ensuring Compliance in ERC Claims: The Critical Need for Substantiation