A complete list of news releases issued by the IRS regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief and Economic Impact Payments for quick reference by the media and tax professionals. 2021 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 2020 Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: 2020 News Releases Related Topics News Releases Tax Tips Statements Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheets Partner Materials YouTube Videos Guidance Ready-to-Use Articles Other Resources
