On November 17th IRS unveiled a new online identity verification process for accessing self-help tools. In our opinion, the IRS ID verify process was way overdue for an upgrade. Successfully verifying their old platform was an act of GOD. Rumor is... this process is much easier... probably because they outsourced...
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CHILD TAX CREDIT/ ADVANCE CHILD TAX CREDIT
Here is a short update on what changed with the child tax credit & advance child tax credit. One year expansion for 2021 tax year only, per the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) For tax year 2021, the Child Tax Credit is increased from $2,000 per qualifying child to:$3,600...
CHILD & DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT FAQS
For 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act made child, and Dependent care credit made substantially more generous. Now taxpayers can get up to $4000 for one qualifying person and $8000 for two or more qualifying persons. Thus, child and dependent care credit can help you pay for the care of...
IRS WILL AUTO RECALCULATE TAXES ON UNEMPLOYMENT
To help taxpayers, the IRS annouced today that it will take steps to automatically refund money this spring and summer to people who filed their tax return reporting unemployment compensation before the recent changes made by the American Rescue Plan. Here is quick summary on the press release: Taxpayer who...
TAX DAY FOR INDIVIDUALS EXTENDED: MAY 17
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. This one-month delay...