An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is for people who have a federal income tax filing or reporting requirement, but who are not eligible for a Social Security number. Taxpayers who need an ITIN can mail a completed Form W-7, along with the required identification documents and federal tax return, to the IRS. Check out the [...]
So you've filed your tax return and now you're wondering, "When will I get my refund?" If you e-filed your return, you can go to IRS.gov/refund after 24 hours to check on its status using the "Where's My Refund?" tool. You can also use the IRS2Go mobile app. It usually takes 21 days to get your [...]
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 [...]
