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ORGANIZER;CN=Ted Bachman:MAILTO:tedbachman@mindspring.com
SUMMARY:THE FENG: Employee Retention Credit:  It’s Time to Take Another Look!
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DESCRIPTION:Topic: Employee Retention Credit:&nbsp; It’s Time to Take Another Look!The CARES Act that came into effect in March 2020 contained many relief provisions for both individuals and businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; One of the lesser known and utilized relief provisions in that Act is the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).&nbsp;This credit became more relevant with the passing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act in December 2020 that contained massive changes in the original Employee Retention Credit that made it more relevant to businesses for 2020 as well as 2021.&nbsp;Speaker: Cheryl L. Rhew, CPA, Tax Partner&nbsp;ExperienceCheryl has over 20 years of experience in public accounting.&nbsp; Prior to joining Hughes Pittman &amp; Gupton, LLP in January 2015, Cheryl was previously with RSM, where she worked with the Carolina’s tax team to serve individuals and closely held business clients providing unique insight and knowledge to benefit their overall strategy for growth and success.&nbsp;She also led the not-for-profit tax practice in the Raleigh office.&nbsp; Cheryl has been a partner with Hughes Pittman &amp; Gupton, LLP since 2017. She has vast experience providing tax services, as well as serving as a trusted advisor to her clients by providing consulting, planning, and operational assistance.&nbsp;In addition to her career in public accounting, Cheryl served for over 18 years in the NC National Guard.&nbsp; In 1991, she completed Officer Candidate School and obtained the rank of Major and held the branch specialties of Finance and Quartermaster (Logistics).&nbsp;Education and Professional AffiliationsB.S.B.A., Accounting - University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1997MSA, Accounting - University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1998American Institute of Certified Public AccountantsTax Section of American Institute of CPAsNorth Carolina Association of CPAs - North Carolina Certificate #27067&nbsp;Community Affiliations&nbsp;Leadership Raleigh 26, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Graduate&nbsp;Small Business and Technology Development Center, Small Business Advisory Board, Member&nbsp;
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