Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: News Releases

• IR-2021-103, More than 1.1 million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; payments total approximately 164 million
• IR-2021-97, IRS has options for gig economy workers and those with unemployment benefits
• IR-2021-96, IRS: Some people get more time to file without asking; anyone else can request an automatic extension
• IR-2021-95, Nearly 2 million more Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; continuing payments reach approximately 163 million
• IR-2021-94, Electronic options on IRS.gov are available 24/7; save time online for filing information and help
• IR-2021-92, Two million more Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total reaches approximately 161 million as payments continue
• IR-2021-91, Treasury Department and IRS provide safe harbor for small businesses to claim deductions relating to first-round Paycheck Protection Program loans 
• IR-2021-90, American Rescue Plan tax credits available to small employers to provide paid leave to employees receiving COVID-19 vaccines; new fact sheet outlines details
• IR-2021-87, Those experiencing homelessness can get Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits; permanent address not required
• IR-2021-86, IRS, Treasury disburse 2 million more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan; VA beneficiaries bring total to approximately 159 million as payments continue
• IR-2021-85, IRS Free File can help people who have no filing requirement find overlooked tax credits and get a refund
• IR-2021-81, IRS reminds U.S. territory residents about U.S. income tax rules relating to pandemic unemployment compensation
• IR-2021-79, Treasury, IRS provide guidance on tax relief for deductions for food or beverages from restaurants
• IR-2021-77, IRS, Treasury disburse 25 million more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan
• IR-2021-76, IRS letters explain why some 2020 Recovery Rebate Credits are different than expected
• IR-2021-75, IRS has refunds totaling $1.3 billion for people who have not filed a 2017 federal income tax return
• IR-2021-74, IRS provides guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit for first two quarters of 2021
• IR-2021-72, IRS, Treasury disburse more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan; total tops 130 million with more to come
• IR-2021-71, IRS to recalculate taxes on unemployment benefits; refunds to start in May
• IR-2021-70, Emergency aid granted to students due to COVID are not taxable
• IR-2021-69, IRS projects stimulus payments to non-filer Social Security and other federal beneficiaries will be disbursed later this week
• IR-2021-67, IRS extends additional tax deadlines for individuals to May 17
• IR-2021-66, Face masks and other personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are tax deductible
• IR-2021-65, IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) pledges continued commitment to investigating COVID-19 fraud as CARES Act reaches one-year anniversary
• IR-2021-63, IRS, Treasury disburse another 37 million Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan
• IR-2021-62, More Economic Impact Payments set for disbursement in coming days; taxpayers should watch mail for paper checks, debit cards
• IR-2021-60, Tax Time Guide: Use the Where’s My Refund? tool or IRS2Go app to check tax refund status
• IR-2021-59, Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
• IR-2021-58, IRS, Treasury disbursed 90 million Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan
• IR-2021-57, Tax Time Guide: IRS reminds taxpayers of recent changes to retirement plans
• IR-2021-54, IRS begins delivering third round of Economic Impact Payments to Americans
• IR-2021-51, Tax Time Guide: Make IRS.gov first stop for tax help
• IR-2021-49, Tax Time Guide: Didn’t get Economic Impact Payments? Check eligibility for Recovery Rebate Credit
• IR-2021-48, IRS provides guidance for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit for 2020, including eligibility rules for PPP borrowers 
• IR-2021-44, Tax Time Guide: How to do taxes for free and get refunds fast
• IR-2021-40, New law provides additional flexibility for health FSAs and dependent care assistance programs
• IR-2021-38, As required by law, all first and second Economic Impact Payments issued; eligible people can claim Recovery Rebate Credit
• IR-2021-36, Get ready for tax season using IRS Online Account
• IR-2021-35, Avoid pandemic paper delays: Use e-file with direct deposit for faster refunds as IRS prepares to open 2020 filing season
• IR-2021-31, New IRS form available for self-employed individuals to claim COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits under FFCRA
• IR-2021-28, Educators can now deduct out-of-pocket expenses for COVID-19 protective items
• IR-2021-27, New law increases deduction limit for corporate cash contributions for disaster relief; IRS provides recordkeeping relief
• IR-2021-26,  IRS updates FAQs on paid sick leave credit and family leave credit
• IR-2021-25, EITC Awareness Day: Critical tax credit provides a significant refund boost to millions
• IR-2021-24, IRS offers guidance to taxpayers on identity theft involving unemployment benefits
• IR-2021-23, Important reminders before filing 2020 tax returns
• IR-2021-21, New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll
• IR-2021-17, Employers can withhold, make payments of deferred Social Security taxes from 2020
• IR-2021-16, 2021 tax filing season begins Feb. 12; IRS outlines steps to speed refunds during pandemic
• IR-2021-15, IRS Free File available today; claim Recovery Rebate Credit and other tax credits
• IR-2021-10, IRS ready for the upcoming tax season; last-minute changes to tax laws included in IRS forms and instructions
• IR-2021-06, Treasury issues millions of second Economic Impact Payments by debit card
• IR-2021-04, Eligible Paycheck Protection Program expenses now deductible
• IR-2021-03, IRS releases 2020 Progress Update; annual report details unprecedented year
• IR-2021-01, Economic Impact Payments on their way, visit IRS.gov instead of calling

Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: 2020 News Releases