Allentown, PA \u2014 U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, is proud to announce that his office has successfully helped to secure over $7 million that had been owed to DeSales University through the COVID-era Employee Retention Credit. The University had applied for the ERC in January of 2024, but hadn\u2019t received a meaningful update from the IRS for over a year. After being contacted by DeSales in February of 2025, the district staff of Congressman Mackenzie reached out to the IRS on their behalf and were able to help achieve a successful outcome.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re always very happy when we\u2019re able to solve problems and deliver on behalf of our constituents,\u201d\u00a0said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie<\/strong>. \u201cWhether we\u2019re assisting local residents or some of our region\u2019s large institutions, our team throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley is here to help. After waiting over a year for a response from the IRS, DeSales contacted our office for assistance. That\u2019s when our staff member, Rochelle, was able to get in touch with the IRS on their behalf and help DeSales get the answers and resources that they were counting on. We have a great team in our office, and I\u2019m proud of the work that they\u2019re doing for the people of the Greater Lehigh Valley each and every day. Congratulations to DeSales University on a successful outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith help from Rep. Mackenzie\u2019s office, DeSales was able to get an update from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate on the status of our Employee Retention Credit filing,\u201d\u00a0said<\/strong>\u00a0DeSales University Spokeswoman Carolyn Steigleman<\/strong>. \u201cRochelle was very responsive and easy to work with. The update allowed us to prepare budget and cash flow projections with better accuracy and timeliness than would have otherwise been possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Constituents of Congressman Mackenzie \u2014 whether individuals, businesses, or non-profits \u2014 are reminded that his office is available to provide assistance and guidance in navigating federal agencies. Those interested in more information can visit his website at\u00a0Mackenzie.House.Gov<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Allentown, PA \u2014 U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania\u2019s 7th Congressional District, is proud to announce that his office has successfully helped to secure over … Continue reading Congressman Mackenzie Announces Successful Outcome in DeSales ERC Credit Case<\/span>
\nArnaud Armstrong<\/p>\n