Guidance for Employers Claiming the Employee Retention Credit for First Two Quarters of 2021

This article was published by the IRS. The IRS has issued guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) modified by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Relief Act). Notice 2021-23 explains the changes to the Employee Retention Credit for the [...]

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Benefits Employers

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit benefits employers who hire people from targeted groups who consistently face significant barriers to employment. These groups include certain veterans, recipients of Supplemental Security Income benefits, ex-felons, summer youth employees, and vocational rehabilitation referrals. This tax credit encourages workplace diversity and facilitates access to good jobs for American workers. Before claiming [...]

IRS Suspends Requirement to Repay Excess Advance Payments of the 2020 Premium Tax Credit

This article was published by the IRS. The premium tax credit helps pay for health insurance coverage bought from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Eligible people can choose to have all, some, or none of the estimated credit paid in advance directly to their insurance company on their behalf. These payments – which are called advance payments [...]

Taxpayers Should File Their Tax Return on Time Even if They Can’t Pay Their Tax Bill in Full

This article was published by the IRS.  Taxpayers should file their tax return by the deadline even if they cannot pay the full amount due. If an individual taxpayer owes taxes, but can't pay in full by the May 17, 2021 deadline, they should: File their tax return or request an extension of time to file [...]

Here’s How the Third Economic Impact Payment is Different from Earlier Payments

This article was published by the IRS.  The third Economic Impact Payment is different from the first and second payments in several ways. The third Economic Impact Payment is an advance payment of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. The two earlier payments are advance payments of the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit. Eligible people who didn't get [...]

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