Innovation Refunds’ CEO Howard Makler Discusses How Businesses Can Protect Themselves From Bad Players in the Employee Retention Credit Industry
While Innovation Refunds and other turnkey tax solution providers have been helping thousands of businesses secure life-changing ERCs (Employee Retention Credits) over the past two years, other players within the space have emerged with less than honorable intentions. According to Innovation Refunds CEO Howard Makler, several ERC mills have been taking advantage of small, vulnerable companies by charging exorbitant fees for ERC verifications and by taking huge percentages of the credit funding upon its approval and issuing.
Congress launched the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program under the CARES Act in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. The program encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll by providing refundable tax credits that cover 50% of wages paid by an eligible employer, up to $10,000. Certain companies have qualified for payroll tax refunds of up to $26,000 per employee, even if they have received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds.
The rules and regulations tied to ERC tax credits have been revised multiple times under the CARES Act. This has led to constant confusion among business owners regarding the program's eligibility requirements. As a result, a litany of ERC companies have surfaced to meet the demand for specialized assistance with the verification and application processes. Often, these firms only manage ERC tax refunds and are always up to date with the latest regulations.
However, per Makler, there are a few key indicators that business owners can use to differentiate real ERC companies from the bad players. By arming themselves with this knowledge, business owners and executives can avoid engaging with corrupt organizations altogether.
Makler noted how the first red flag small businesses should be wary of is any mention of an ERC verification or qualification fee. The verification process itself should have no associated costs whatsoever.
"The Innovation Refunds team has conducted hundreds of verification checks since the launch of the ERC program, never once having charged a small business for said service. Innovation Refunds and other legitimate ERC companies only request payment from small businesses after they have received their tax credit returns," said Makler.
Makler went on to advise small businesses to do their research when it comes to evaluating ERC-focused firms. Evaluating whether an ERC business has any partnerships in place is critical to determining its level of credibility.
"Testimonials and a proven track record are essential," said Makler." "We have helped over 60 community banks educate their clients on ERC, most of which could speak to the value we have brought them through our services and support."
Ultimately, Makler and the Innovation Refunds team want small businesses to acknowledge the existence of the malicious actors within the space while still making the effort to seek the tax return credits they need and deserve.
"Navigating the ever-changing and confusing world of ERC can be challenging, but conducting quality research into the firms that are supposed to be helping you secure your tax return credit can be the difference between receiving critical support from the government and losing out big time," said Makler.
As quarterly rollbacks begin to limit ERC claims in the coming months, the Innovation Refunds team aims to serve as a voice of education. Please visit https://www.innovationrefunds.com/ for more information.
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Our mission is to assist small and medium-sized businesses to attain cash incentives from federal and state governments.
Innovation Refunds began providing its services in 2020. Since then, it has been able to provide financial solutions to thousands of companies, with billions in cash refunds available for small and medium-sized businesses.
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EcoClear’s ProBio® OdorOut® Targets, Eliminates Odors
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the hospitality industry to lay off millions of workers, and many have not returned. The sector's employment is down nearly 1 million workers as of November 2022, and 97% of hotels now report staffing shortages in 2022. Hotels and other residential facilities, like assisted living and nursing homes now lack the staff to effectively manage cleaning issues like persistent odors. EcoClear Products, a company dedicated to providing 100% safe alternatives to harmful rodenticides, insecticides, and cleaning solutions, has developed ProBio® OdorOut®, a product that can help solve this issue.
ProBio® OdorOut® is an odor eliminator that targets and eliminates all nitrogen-based odors, like urine, feces and vomit, for example. While other products mask the scent, ProBio® OdorOut® destroys it through a patented process called spontaneous oxidation-reduction (SOR), which eliminates odor molecules on contact.
"ProBio® OdorOut® is formulated with no bacteria or enzymes, meaning it's biodegradable and safe for use around people," said Christopher Stidd, founder of EcoClear Products. "With the often difficult workload that comes with cleaning a room and caring for people, odor elimination should be the last thing these sectors should have to worry about, and this product helps address the issue."
Odors stemming from incontinence, dumpsters and restrooms can play a significant role in a person's decision to stay at a facility long-term - whether it's a hotel or an assisted living facility. Cleaning agents also typically have a harsh scent that can be off-putting for most. ProBio® OdorOut® also has no shelf life, so it will consistently work no matter how old the product is.
EcoClear Products uses patented and proprietary compounds and processes that have won four Presidential Awards for "green" chemistry. The chemists on the EcoClear Products team are passionate about creating innovative offerings and have extensive experience in pesticides, rodenticides, detergents and food supply. The company also continues to expand its offerings of green cleaning and odor-neutralizing products for homes and businesses.
To learn more, visit www.ecoclearproducts.com/pro.
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EcoClear Products is dedicated to innovating effective pest and rodent control products that are safe for use around people, pets, livestock and wildlife. The EcoClear team's chemists are passionate about creating environmentally conscious products and have received four Presidential Green Chemistry awards. EcoClear provides consumers and professionals excellent alternatives to harmful rodenticides and insecticides. For more information, visit www.ecoclearproduct.com/pro.
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184 Solar Sites Now Operational Across Puma Energy’s Global Network
GENEVA - December 13, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Puma Energy today announced it has 184 solar power generation projects operational across its network and is on track to hit its target of opening 200 solar projects in 2022.
Puma Energy has nearly 2,000 retail sites in its network and has assessed how many are suitable for solar installation. The 184 sites now operating across the company's retail network represent 39% of the 467 company-owned and leased stations where solar installations are commercially and technically feasible.
In its ESG Strategy, published in July 2022, Puma Energy set a target of installing 200 solar projects across its global network by the end of the year. Once operational, the solar projects will have a combined capacity of 6,6 MWp and are expected to generate 9,311 MWh of renewable electricity per year.
The aim of the solar generation initiative is not only to reduce Puma Energy's greenhouse gas emissions on the sites and depots it owns, but also to reduce the emissions of the local dealers who operate many of the retail sites in Puma Energy's network. The expertise Puma Energy has developed by installing solar at its own retail sites now allows the company to offer its commercial and industrial customers solar generation packages and other low-carbon energy solutions alongside the fuels it has traditionally supplied.
Puma Energy made a commitment to achieving 30% of its Africa EBITDA from clean energy and transition fuels in its 2022 Sustainability Report and ESG Strategy. The rollout of solar solutions for Puma Energy commercial customers is part of that aim, and to hit the target, the company has committed an initial investment of USD 33 million to roll out its solar offer to its customers, starting with Botswana, Ghana, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia.
Sophonie Babo, Head of Strategy and Business Development for Puma Energy, said, "The 200 solar projects we are delivering is just the start of a broader strategy to contribute to the energy transition in Africa.
"Many of our commercial and industrial customers are looking to reduce their carbon emissions. By installing solar on our own assets, we have demonstrated our ability to offer to our customers solar solutions. Our aim is to help them hybridise their energy sources and reduce emissions across their operations. "
About Puma Energy
Puma Energy is a leading global energy business, safely providing energy across six continents. Its downstream business segments include fuels, aviation, lubricants, LPG and bitumen. It has 1,998 retail sites, a network of bitumen terminals and is present at 108 airports.
As of Dec. 9, 2022, Puma Energy has 184 operational solar sites in Ghana, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Guatemala and Papua New Guinea. Further solar projects are being installed at Puma Energy retail sites in Botswana, Malawi and Tanzania.
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Author Cathy Caldwell’s New Book ‘Quick, No Fuss, Easy Recipes: Fast, Easy, and Sweet’ is a Collection of Mouthwatering Recipes That Are Sure to...
Cathy Caldwell, who runs a small herd of cattle and a few horses with her family and loves to
team rope and ride horses, has completed her new book "Quick, No Fuss, Easy Recipes: Fast, Easy, and Sweet": a charming cookbook brimming with simple yet delectable recipes for beginners and those with little time on their hands looking to create incredible meals.
"[I] loves to cook. [I] consolidated [my] family recipes from the past into the present," writes Caldwell. "The recipes are made for [my] busy life; they are fast and easy. The recipes are made from ingredients that are found in everyone's cupboards and do not require special ingredients. [My] simple and tasty recipes, for beginner cooks and busy families, are quick and easy."
Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Cathy Caldwell's love of cooking is inspired by her childhood growing up on a cattle ranch in Western Colorado where she learned to cook with her mother and father. Readers will discover favorite meals and new twists on some classic foods that they'll be able to whip up with ease, impressing any dinner guest.
Readers who wish to experience this delightful work can purchase "Quick, No Fuss, Easy Recipes: Fast, Easy, and Sweet" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.
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Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; If the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.
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Dataweavers Appoint Eric Webb to VP of Sales (USA)
BOSTON - December 13, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Market leading cloud automation company Dataweavers have appointed industry leading sales executive Eric Webb to the position of VP of Sales based in the United States. The appointment comes as part of the company's push into international markets, announced in September 2022.
Upon his appointment Eric Webb said "Dataweavers is uniquely positioned in North America and has a tremendous window of opportunity. We provide a win-win-win for all entities involved in Sitecore DXP projects and my ambition is for the success of every customer and member of the Dataweavers team in North America as we strive for organizational goals in this region."
While announcing the appointment Dataweavers CEO and Co-Founder Ben Shapiro said, "To appoint someone of Eric's calibre and reputation is a huge boost for us moving into the US market. Eric has a well-deserved reputation for establishing strong footholds in emerging markets and we look forward to watching Dataweavers and our customers grow in the region."
Dataweavers' is confident of a successful entry into the US market, already backed by strong existing relationships and growth targets. The market is already seeing unparalleled outcomes as a result of the Dataweavers end-to-end web operations platform that offers a secure, compliant, always up to date, and fully automated solution that frees up human capital. Providing organisations future state architecture flexibility of their investment in digital experience platforms like Sitecore.
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The Dataweavers platform is an industry leading cloud automation platform that helps organisations move from a people-based infrastructure hosting effort to an automated web operations platform.
Founded in 2018, Dataweavers saw the need for digital teams to spend more time delivering business value through customer experiences, rather than spending time on managing infrastructure overhead. Backed by a cost, performance availability, and security guarantee; organizations take control of their Digital Experiences and consistently deliver results.
Dataweavers' customers include Isuzu UTE, UnitingCare Queensland, Australian Retirement Trust, Royal Automotive Association and others in Australia, and Independent Purchasing Cooperative and Global Payments in the United States.
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Sequoir Announces Integration With Jack Henry’s Digital Banking Platform
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Sequoir, a leading provider of digital asset (cryptocurrency) solutions for financial institutions
Sequoir announced today that its digital asset (cryptocurrency) solutions are now accessible through the Jack Henry™ digital banking platform.
As cryptocurrency assets become more mainstream, demand has increased for digital asset solutions integrated with traditional financial products and services. For financial institutions, providing this digital asset solution tightly integrated with existing products and services is essential to meet user needs.
Until recently, if a financial institution wanted to offer a way to buy, sell and hold digital assets, they had limited options. They could either develop a solution from scratch or use an off-the-shelf product which may not provide the long term flexibility they desire.
Sequoir leveraged the Banno Digital Toolkit™, the same set of APIs the Banno Digital Platform™ is built on, to embed its technology into the digital experiences offered by community and regional financial institutions. Access to Jack Henry's API, design, and authenticated frameworks has enabled Sequoir to directly integrate into the digital banking platform providing an easy-to-use, seamless banking experience. This integration contributes to Jack Henry's growing ecosystem of over 850 fintechs, providing approximately 8,000 financial institutions with relevant financial products and services for their accountholders.
"Financial institutions now have an excellent way to offer digital asset services to their customers or members. Plus, they don't have to build one-off solutions from scratch. Our API-based platform means it's easy to add new features and functionality as users' expectations evolve," says Justin Seidl, CEO of Sequoir.
Financial institutions can take advantage of Sequoir's unique conversion and custody capabilities to create a safe and easy way for customers or members to buy, sell and hold digital assets while they stay within their primary financial relationship. And, with the capabilities of an industry-leading provider like Jack Henry behind it, they can have confidence the solution will meet the highest security and compliance standards.
To learn more about how Sequoir can help your financial institution take advantage of the digital asset revolution, visit www.sequoir.com today.
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