Potential Reopened Filing Window: A recent court ruling may have reopened the deadline for some organizations to file Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. ERC is a refundable federal payroll tax credit created during COVID for eligible employers impacted by pandemic-related disruptions. The possible reopened deadline applies to claims for wages paid through June 30, 2021, with filings due by July 11, 2026. The ruling may still be appealed, so this is not settled. However, if an organization qualifies, filing by July 11 could protect its place in line if the ruling stands; waiting could mean losing the opportunity to file.