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The IRS has released additional guidance for Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) which clarifies on the retroactive changes for expanded eligibility applicable to 2020. Employers who received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan have been waiting on guidance on claiming the credit in combination with forgiveness of their loan. The provisions outlined in the article apply to retroactive claims for 2020 as well as providing a plan for those yet to seek forgiveness.