IRS Sending Letters to More Than 36 Million Families Who May Qualify for Monthly Child Tax Credits

This article was published by the IRS.  The Internal Revenue Service has started sending letters to more than 36 million American families who, based on tax returns filed with the agency, may be eligible to receive monthly Child Tax Credit payments starting in July. The expanded and newly-advanceable Child Tax Credit was authorized by the American [...]

American Rescue Plan Tax Credits Available to Small Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines

This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have announced further details of tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan to help small businesses, including providing paid leave for employees receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. The additional details, provided in a fact sheet, spell out some basic facts about the [...]

IRS to Recalculate Taxes on Unemployment Benefits; Refunds to Start in May

This article was published by the IRS. To help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service has announced 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. The legislation, signed on March 11, allows [...]

Help for Taxpayers

Do you have a tax question? If so, start with the “Help” link at the top of IRS.gov. There you’ll find lots of useful information, whether you’re filing your tax return, checking on your refund, looking for payment options, wondering about coronavirus tax relief, need a tax transcript, or have any other tax questions. You can [...]

Here’s Who Qualifies for the Employee Business Expense Deduction

This article was published by the IRS. Employee business expenses can be deducted as an adjustment to income only for specific employment categories and eligible educators. Taxpayers can no longer claim unreimbursed employee expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions, unless they are a qualified employee or an eligible educator. They must complete Form 2106, Employee Business Expenses, [...]

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