{"id":27973,"date":"2022-02-08T16:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T21:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=27973"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:03:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:03:08","slug":"tax-time-guide-american-rescue-plan-changes-can-boost-refunds-for-many-families-people-should-file-even-if-they-havent-for-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-time-guide-american-rescue-plan-changes-can-boost-refunds-for-many-families-people-should-file-even-if-they-havent-for-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Time Guide: American Rescue Plan Changes Can Boost Refunds for Many Families; People Should File Even if They Haven\u2019t for Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WASHINGTON \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html?part_dir=partner#interestincome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internal Revenue Service<\/a> today urged Americans to file a 2021 federal income tax return so they can take advantage of key tax benefits included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/american-rescue-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Rescue Plan<\/a> and other recent legislation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, individuals and families <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2hlbHAvaXRhL2RvZXMtbXktY2hpbGRkZXBlbmRlbnQtcXVhbGlmeS1mb3ItdGhlLWNoaWxkLXRheC1jcmVkaXQtb3ItdGhlLWNyZWRpdC1mb3Itb3RoZXItZGVwZW5kZW50cyJ9.-FvbWF7DForCrq1GWfTVENdbtN9bqx6Q87zPiDwUfNE\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can get these expanded tax benefits<\/a>, even if they have little or no income from a job, business or other source. This means that many people who don\u2019t normally need to file a return should consider doing so this year. Because claiming these benefits could result in tax refunds for many people, individuals should<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2ZpbGluZy9lLWZpbGUtb3B0aW9ucyJ9.quyvcWnljTZM6RXXDHVTkmWENwyW1vv0XWwHNelDnhw\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> file an accurate return electronically<\/a> and choose <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2RpcmVjdGRlcG9zaXQifQ.ptgIwm-TPzMXz9SdG2VsY3fLF_ftFFeZpYFzEFC0wdw\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct deposit<\/a> to avoid processing delays and speed delivery of their refund.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expanded tax benefits<\/strong><br \/>A new fact sheet, <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L25ld3Nyb29tL2lycy1leHBhbmRlZC1jcmVkaXRzLWZvci1mYW1pbGllcy1oaWdobGlnaHQtdGF4LWNoYW5nZXMtZm9yLTIwMjEtbWFueS1wZW9wbGUtd2hvLWRvbnQtbm9ybWFsbHktZmlsZS1zaG91bGQtZmlsZS10aGlzLXllYXIifQ.GMua7FQOK34eBVaBxsPqUClLSpvxTaR7bnUzgoKOqmg\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FS-2022-10<\/a>, available now on IRS.gov, describes many of these expanded tax benefits. But the IRS emphasized that these benefits are only available to people who file a 2021 federal income tax return. Benefits include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>An expanded <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2NyZWRpdHMtZGVkdWN0aW9ucy8yMDIxLWNoaWxkLXRheC1jcmVkaXQtYW5kLWFkdmFuY2UtY2hpbGQtdGF4LWNyZWRpdC1wYXltZW50cy1mcmVxdWVudGx5LWFza2VkLXF1ZXN0aW9ucyJ9.RhvFuUMN0HAzHeLDdi6yy7IDh15udP9Q1M7FXWCrqC8\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Tax Credit<\/a>: Families can claim this credit, even if they received monthly advance payments during the last half of 2021.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>An increased <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2NyZWRpdHMtZGVkdWN0aW9ucy9pbmRpdmlkdWFscy9jaGlsZC1hbmQtZGVwZW5kZW50LWNhcmUtY3JlZGl0LWluZm9ybWF0aW9uIn0.xccFX9IOZ39SrDIj_s83G6uH2IyBHrotqey1bi7GnJQ\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child and Dependent Care Credit<\/a>: Families who pay for daycare so they can work or look for work can get a tax credit worth up to $4,000 for one qualifying person and $8,000 for two or more qualifying persons.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>A more generous <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2VpdGMifQ.bJpmjJhI8dh1x79t7uAQa3DXR80mF_YRR8VKp2wHE08\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a>: The American Rescue Plan boosted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html?part_dir=partner#eic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EITC<\/a> for childless workers. There are also changes that can help low- and moderate-income families with children.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L25ld3Nyb29tL3JlY292ZXJ5LXJlYmF0ZS1jcmVkaXQifQ.mMBF1GjGbsfo9eicysO3sRyDu60uiJP91bkZ9DVEwwE\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recovery Rebate Credit<\/a>: Those who missed out on last year\u2019s third-round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP3), also known as stimulus payments, may be eligible to claim the RRC. This credit can also help eligible people whose EIP3 was less than the full amount, including those who welcomed a child in 2021.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L25ld3Nyb29tL2V4cGFuZGVkLXRheC1iZW5lZml0cy1oZWxwLWluZGl2aWR1YWxzLWFuZC1idXNpbmVzc2VzLWdpdmUtdG8tY2hhcml0eS1kdXJpbmctMjAyMS1kZWR1Y3Rpb25zLXVwLXRvLTYwMC1hdmFpbGFibGUtZm9yLWNhc2gtZG9uYXRpb25zLWJ5LW5vbi1pdGVtaXplcnMifQ.qLi5MqHs0maM75wxs7e7p0PKnW_TaG0haYH3J9uCDGQ\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A deduction for gifts to charity<\/a>: The majority of taxpayers who take the standard deduction can deduct eligible cash contributions they made during 2021. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $600 in cash donations and individual taxpayers can deduct up to $300 in donations. In addition, itemizers who make large cash donations often qualify to deduct the full amount in 2021.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/\">File your taxes now!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>See the fact sheet for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS reminds early filers that by law, the agency cannot issue EITC refunds before mid-February. The same rule applies to refunds that include the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This year, the ACTC is typically claimed by Americans abroad who did not have a main home in the United States for more than half of 2021. Normally, the mid-February restriction does not apply to the Refundable Child Tax Credit (RCTC) claimed by people who had a main home in the U.S., unless they also claim the EITC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Helpful reminders<\/strong><br \/>The IRS urges everyone to make sure they have all their year-end statements in hand before filing their 2021 return. Besides all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html?part_dir=partner#formW4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W-2s<\/a> and 1099s, this includes two statements issued by the IRS &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2luZGl2aWR1YWxzL3VuZGVyc3RhbmRpbmcteW91ci1sZXR0ZXItNjQxOSJ9.pQrMzHOAMIOFdEvoJoyYQxIXZFu6Yf3VSZB58zRRApE\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letter 6419<\/a>, showing their total advance Child Tax Credit payments, and Letter 6475, showing their total EIP3 payments. Individuals can also use IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3BheW1lbnRzL3lvdXItb25saW5lLWFjY291bnQifQ.4QHgohUKimpeCtSgIS0zshNsBakO2jUaoNjJYYhRYiw\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Account<\/a> to see the total amounts of their third round of Economic Impact Payments or advance Child Tax Credit payments. Married spouses who received joint payments will each need to sign into their own account to retrieve their separate amounts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most Americans, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2hlbHAvaXRhL3doYXQtaXMtdGhlLWR1ZS1kYXRlLW9mLW15LWZlZGVyYWwtdGF4LXJldHVybi1vci1hbS1pLWVsaWdpYmxlLXRvLXJlcXVlc3QtYW4tZXh0ZW5zaW9uIn0.IF85KGypiNw0nUDSM9nqazWlIMT_HAn5Kds8_GaXL1w\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax-filing deadline<\/a> is April 18, 2022. For residents of Maine and Massachusetts, the deadline is April 19, 2022. For Americans who live and work abroad, it\u2019s June 15, 2022. Anyone who needs more time to file can get an <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3Lmlycy5nb3YvZXh0ZW5zaW9uIn0.e_M9dSTUdmj_Z8yyZsreaI0mZcPiXT80IzGexZDIuyc\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">automatic extension<\/a> until Oct. 17, 2022.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers can find answers to questions, forms and instructions and easy-to-use tools online at IRS.gov. They can use these resources to get help when it\u2019s needed at home, at work or on the go.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This news release is part of a series called the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L25ld3Nyb29tL3RheC10aW1lLWd1aWRlIn0.xx1ARQBQZy0lG71YCBrruVNptFngLdelELESo8kFmoI\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax Time Guide<\/a>, a resource to help taxpayers file an accurate tax return. Additional help is available in <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxNDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAyMDguNTMwODQ4NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3B1YmxpY2F0aW9ucy9wMTcifQ._LRz9B4d-MzfDOT89ovyx33ahznSnMGnK4E1W2rNsGw\/s\/1222866515\/br\/126313261944-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Publication 17<\/a>, Your Federal Income Tax.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"source-irs-gov\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Source: IRS.gov<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON \u2013 The Internal Revenue Service today urged Americans to file a 2021 federal income tax return so they can take advantage of key tax benefits included in the American Rescue Plan and other recent legislation. 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