Tax Tips: What do I do if someone else received my dependent’s Child Tax Credit?
For tax year 2021, there were big changes to the Child Tax Credit. Find out how someone else’s claim could affect your tax return. Child Tax Credit Background The maximum credit was increased from $2,000 to $3,000 for children aged six to 17. For children aged under six, it was increased to $3,600. Those who…
Read MoreHow the Child Tax Credit will affect your tax return
Advance Child Tax Credit payments in 2021 were incredibly helpful for families, particularly with prices going up this year. But how does it affect your tax return during the 2022 tax season? Will you owe or will you get a smaller refund? Just like many personal finance questions, the answer to this one is, “it depends.”…
Read MoreWhat to do if you can’t find your IRS Letter 6419 and other FAQs
Also known as the form 6419, the IRS Letter 6419 is a new letter anyone receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments should be anticipating. If you’re wondering when the IRS letter 6419 will be mailed, then you should know that the government sends them out as far back as January 2022. The Child Tax Credit…
Read MoreAvoid tax scams and overcome identity theft this tax season
Consumer losses due to fraud increased from $1.8 billion in 2019 to $3.3 billion in 2020, according to the FTC. The data for 2021 seems to be worse. Explore tips on how to keep your refund and avoid tax scams that prey on fears of the IRS. 1) Follow good practices to prevent identity theft…
Read More2021 Changes to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is designed to help Americans with low-paying jobs, particularly those with children, and the changes are most helpful for those without qualifying children. Permanent changes Previously, to be eligible for the credit, people had to have less than $3,650 (2020) of investment income. For 2021, that is increased to…
Read MoreBig Changes with the Child Tax Credit – Including an Advance Payment
Stop! Don’t know where to start when it comes to claiming the Child Tax Credit? Take our short quiz to find out. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 really helped many taxpayers with 2020 Federal income taxes. But there are also tax changes for the tax year 2021 that will impact many taxpayers. One…
Read MoreCan’t Wait for Your Tax Refund? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Refund Advance Loans
Tax time is an important time for most families. You find out if you’re getting a tax refund. And this year, that assistance is more valuable than ever. For all of those who are wondering, the IRS will start sending out tax refunds in early March. If you anticipate that you will receive a refund…
Read MoreThe 4 Most Common Tax Errors You Should Watch Out For
It would be nice if we could have a simpler way to meet our tax obligations. But this is the system we have, and unfortunately errors are quite common. Let’s review some common errors that you should look out for. 1. Data Entry Errors The IRS provides a list of common errors. The most common…
Read MoreVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): A Free Way to Get Help With Your Taxes
Doing taxes can be frustrating. When every dollar counts, many of us don’t want to spend money to meet our obligations as a taxpayer. Many of us don’t want to be working in software, hoping that the right questions are asked and that you provide the right answers. This is where VITA may provide a…
Read More4 IRS Tools You Should Know About to Help You File Your Taxes
Let’s take a look at IRS.gov for some tools you may find helpful as you file your taxes! Where’s My Tax Refund? You can check your refund status on irs.gov to know whether the IRS has received your refund and is processing it. You can also read more about how to track your refund. Download…
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