Income taxes are a pay-as-you-go system. That means you pay your taxes as you earn income during the year. Either your employer withholds taxes from your pay, or you pay quarterly estimated taxes on your own. If you have income that's not subject to withholding, you may need to make quarterly payments. This includes income such [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers need to know their correct filing status and be familiar with each option. Generally, the taxpayer's filing status depends on whether they are single or married on Dec. 31 and that determines their status for the whole year. However, more than one filing status may apply in certain [...]
Wondering when you'll receive advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments from the IRS? If you're eligible to receive ACTC payments, you can generally expect your monthly installments to be deposited or mailed on the 15th of each month through December 2021. If you prefer not to receive ACTC payments because you'd rather claim the full credit [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new feature allowing any family receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments to quickly and easily update their mailing address using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal, found exclusively on IRS.gov. This feature will help any family that chooses to receive their payment [...]
It’s important to know whether the advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments will affect any government benefits you may be receiving. The short answer is “no.” That’s because ACTC payments don’t count as income when a program is determining if you or anyone else is eligible for benefits or assistance. They also can’t use the payments [...]
