The 2021 recovery rebate credit was paid in advance to most people as the third round of economic impact payments. People who are eligible and received less than the full amounts may claim an additional amount as the recovery rebate credit and must file a 2021 tax return to claim it, even if they don't usually [...]
If you owe taxes but can't pay in full by the April deadline, you should file your tax return anyway. Pay as much as you can and request an installment agreement for the rest. That's because an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay. However, if you need more time [...]
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a general business credit available to employers who hire people from targeted groups who face significant barriers to employment. These targeted groups include certain veterans, recipients of supplemental security income benefits, formerly incarcerated individuals, summer youth employees, and vocational rehabilitation referrals. This credit encourages workplace diversity and creates access to [...]
Did you know the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can add $6,700 to your federal income tax refund? If you worked and earned low-to-moderate income last year, you might be able to claim the EITC when you file your taxes. The EITC can be worth several thousand dollars if you have children. Taxpayers who do not [...]
Here are the top five things you can do now to make filing your taxes go smoothly: Set up an online account at IRS.gov/account. It will allow you to make payments, verify the amounts of your economic impact payments, and get information about your Advance Child Tax Credit payments. Gather and organize your tax records. This [...]
