https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/05/12/854747461/want-your-stimulus-check-direct-deposited-sign-up-by-noon-wednesday
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Covid-19 Update: We are back and working full time at our office. Our lobby is still closed but we are making appointments on an as needed basis. Please call and we will make accommodations. Hopefully we can continue to move towards more normal office practices.
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The IRS is drowning in unopened tax refund requests amid pandemic — POLITICO
Get My Payment is helping millions of taxpayers. Since its launch yesterday, millions of taxpayers have been able to input their direct deposit information to speed—and track--their payments. The IRS reminds taxpayers the information is updated once daily, usually overnight, so they only need to enter information once a day.
https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof-wmsp/notice
The Non-Filers Enter Payment Info tool, launched last week, is helping millions of taxpayers successfully submit basic information to receive Economic Impact Payments quickly to their bank accounts. This tool is designed only for people who are not required to submit a tax return.
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
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Intuit has interactive tools to assist with federal small business aid:
Http://aidassist.intuit.com
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Intuit® Aid Assist: Navigate Government Relief Programs
IRS set to resume sending balance due notices:
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IRS to restart sending 500 series balance due notices | Internal Revenue Service
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This $300 Tax Deduction Is Available For 2020 Only
As tax filing season begins, French & French has returned to normal office operating procedures. We will adjust operations, if required, based on guidance from public health authorities.
Want to check the status of your stimulus payment?
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment
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Get My Payment | Internal Revenue Service
The second round of individual stimulus payments is ongoing. If you used direct deposit for any 2019 refund and that account is no longer active, you may not receive the payment automatically and will claim the payment when filing your 2020 individual tax return.
https://www.whio.com/news/local/irs-now-says-you-may-be-waiting-until-your-tax-return-stimulus-payment/IHWY4Y2WXJADJHNNNYM346WESY/
WHIO.COM
IRS now says you may be waiting until your tax return for stimulus payment
The stimulus payments will have to reconciled on your 2020 tax return. If you received too little, you can get remainder when filing. BUT you will not have to repay if you were overpaid.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2021/01/22/stimulus-checks-and-your-taxes-what-you-need-know-before-you-file/6656447002/
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Stimulus checks and taxes: What you need to know before filing your 2020 income tax returns
IRS still having problems due to pandemic shutdown:
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“I still don't have my money”: IRS still hasn't processed millions of 2019 tax returns — USA TODAY
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Many won’t get tax breaks for working from home. Companies with empty offices still do. — The Washington Post
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Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return — TurboTax
Info from IRS
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New Exclusion of up to $10,200 of Unemployment Compensation | Internal Revenue Service
MAGNETMAIL.NET
IRS Strongly Urges Taxpayers to Not File Amended Returns Related to ARPA
The IRS has extended the filing deadline until May 17, 2021.