Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Note 15 - Employee Retention Credit

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Note 15 - Employee Retention Credit
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Notes to Financial Statements  
Government Assistance [Text Block]

15. Employee Retention Credit

 

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided an employee retention tax credit to certain employers that either (1) fully or partially suspend operations because of government orders associated with COVID-19 or (2) experience a substantial decline in income but continue to pay employees their wages. The credit is equal to 50% of qualified wages paid in 2020, up to a maximum of $10,000 in qualified wages per employee for the year, and 70% of qualified wages paid in 2021 (through the third quarter), up to a maximum of $10,000 in qualified wages per employee per quarter and can be applied against payroll taxes, with any excess tax credit eligible for a cash refund. The Company’s policy is to recognize these credits based on ASC 450-30, Gain Contingencies, when all uncertainties are resolved, and the income is realized. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded government grant income of $223,000, related to the employee retention credit and $34,000 related to interest income, as interest and other income on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.