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The Child Tax Credit Update Portal Allows Families to Update Direct Deposit Information or Unenroll

This article was published by the IRS. The IRS recently upgraded the Child Tax Credit Update Portal to enable families to update their bank account information so they can receive their monthly Child Tax Credit payment. The tool also allows families to unenroll from the advance payments if they don't want to receive them. The Update [...]

Here’s What Taxpayers Need to Know About Higher Education Tax Credits

This article was published by the IRS. As a new school year approaches, students are considering what classes they need to take and how much the classes will cost. Whether it's community college, a trade school, a four-year university or an advanced degree, higher education is expensive. The good news is tax credits can help offset [...]

What Employers Need to Know About Repayment of Deferred Payroll Taxes

This article was published by the IRS. To give people a needed temporary financial boost, the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act allowed employers to defer payment of the employer's share of Social Security tax. IRS Notice 2020-65 allowed employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee's Social Security taxes on certain wages paid [...]

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