Employee Retention Credit Information (Archived)
Current Status
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was a pandemic-era federal employment tax credit. This page is retained as historical information and is not an offer of tax preparation, eligibility analysis, or a new ERC filing service.
The IRS states that the second ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program closed on November 22, 2024, and that Form 15434 is obsolete. Employers with an existing, withdrawn, disallowed, audited, or potentially incorrect ERC claim should use current IRS ERC guidance and consult a qualified tax professional.
Blackstone Funding is a commercial finance brokerage, not a tax adviser. No tax outcome, claim status, refund, or eligibility determination is promised or implied.
Archived ERC Questions
The ERC was tied to past tax periods, and several related IRS compliance programs and forms are now closed or obsolete. Current guidance should come directly from the IRS and a qualified tax professional.
No. Blackstone Funding is a commercial finance brokerage and does not provide tax preparation, legal advice, or ERC eligibility determinations.
The IRS states that the second ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program closed on November 22, 2024, and Form 15434 is obsolete. Review the current IRS website for any available claim-withdrawal or correction procedures.
Keep relevant records, review current IRS notices and guidance, and consult a qualified tax professional familiar with employment tax matters. Processing and enforcement outcomes are controlled by the IRS.
For financing unrelated to the ERC, visit Blackstone Funding’s business and commercial financing services or contact the team.
Official Resources and Next Steps
IRS ERC Guidance
Use the current IRS website for program status, claim withdrawal, corrections, notices, and enforcement information.
Qualified Tax Professional
Seek advice from a qualified professional who can evaluate the employer’s facts and current tax guidance.
Commercial Financing
For current financing needs unrelated to the ERC, review Blackstone Funding’s business and real estate financing options.