Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: Tax Tips

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-142, IRS Free File available through Oct. 17 but, taxpayers shouldn’t wait to file 2021 returns

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-140, People who still haven’t filed a 2021 tax return should file electronically to avoid these common mistakes

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-139, $1.2 billion in IRS penalty relief refunds coming for certain 2019 and 2020 tax returns

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-134, Parents can boost their back-to-school budget by claiming tax credits and refunds

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-131, Taxpayers: File when ready, don’t wait until October 17 to file a 2021 tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-125, Taxpayers should be sure to have all their info before going to a tax pro

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-121, How extension filers – and everyone else – can get tax help fast

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-118, From markers to face masks, classroom supplies may be tax deductible

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-111, People without a filing requirement may miss out on a refund if they don’t file a 2021 tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-101, New voice bot options mean faster service and less wait time for taxpayers

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-99, An overview of the IRS’s 2022 Dirty Dozen tax scams

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-86, IRS Free File and other resources available until Oct. 17 for 2021 tax returns

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-64, Extension filers: Tax help is just a click away on IRS.gov

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-63, Here’s how taxpayers can resolve common after-tax day issues

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-58, Important reminders for people filing their tax return at the last minute

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-55, What people should do if their third-round Economic Impact Payments are missing or incorrect 

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-54, Why it may take longer than 21 days for some taxpayers to receive their federal refund 

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-46, Online Account and tax transcripts can help taxpayers file a complete and accurate tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-43, What taxpayers should do if they have incorrect or missing documents

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-36, E-filing options make tax time easier on members of the military and their families

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-32, Here’s why IRS Free File is a great value for families

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-31, Changes to the earned income tax credit for the 2022 filing season

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-30, Filing season reminder for teachers: Some educator expenses may be tax deductible

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-29, Tips for parents who share custody or alternate tax benefits

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-28, IRS Free File can make tax season easier on people filing for the first time

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-25, IRS resources to help taxpayers through all stages of the filing process

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-21, Top things all taxpayers need to remember when filing their 2021 tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-19, Tips to help taxpayers reduce tax-time stress

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-16, IRS Free File now accepting 2021 tax returns

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-11, Common tax return mistakes that can cost taxpayers

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-08, Here are reasons people who don’t normally file should file a 2021 tax return 

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-04, Tax filing step 1: Gather all year-end income documents

• COVID Tax Tip 2022-03, IRS sending information letters to recipients of advance child tax credit payments and third Economic Impact Payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-187, Get ready for taxes: Here’s what's new and what to consider when filing in 2022

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-177, What taxpayers can do now to get ready to file taxes in 2022

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-175, Some important things all taxpayers should do before the tax year ends

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-171, Resources to make tax time easier for U.S. service members and veterans

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-169, Teachers can deduct out-of-pocket classroom expenses including COVID-19 protective items

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-167, Families can now report income changes using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-163, IRS help for employers wanting to rehire retirees or keep them after retirement age

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-157, Tips to help taxpayers decide how and when to file an amended tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-152, Most taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2021 tax return must file by Oct. 15

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-150, Non-traditional families may qualify for advance child tax credit payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-147, Here’s how a taxpayer’s custody situation may affect their advance child tax credit payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-143, Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity in 2021

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-138, Highlights from National Small Business Week 2021

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-137, Here are some key reminders for extension filers

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-135, IRS resources to help small business employers understand and meet their tax responsibilities

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-127, Low-income families still have time to sign up for advance child tax credit payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-126, Tax pros: Beware of pandemic-related email schemes

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-123, Important additional guidance for employers claiming the employee retention credit 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-120, Here’s how tax pros can help clients battle unemployment related identity theft

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-119, What people should and should not do if they get mail from the IRS

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-117, Common questions about the advance child tax credit payments 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-114, Extension filers: IRS Free File, other resources available until Oct. 15 for 2020 tax returns

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-105, Multilingual resources help families see if they qualify for advance child tax credit payments 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-101, The Child Tax Credit Update Portal allows families to update direct deposit information or unenroll

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-100, IRS online tool helps families determine if they qualify for the child tax credit

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-99, Making payments for deferred tax reported by third party payers 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-96, How self-employed individuals and household employers repay deferred Social Security tax 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-93, Errors employers should avoid when requesting advance payment of employer credits 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-92, People who don’t have to file taxes may need to register for monthly advance child tax credit payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-90, Reviewing eligibility for credits and deductions is an important part of year-round tax planning

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-89, The first step of good tax planning is good recordkeeping

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-87, Taxpayers may receive a refund for taxes paid on 2020 unemployment compensation

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-84, IRS offers information and resources in a variety of multilingual and alternative formats

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-79, Looking ahead: How the American Rescue Plan affects 2021 taxes, part 2

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-78, Looking ahead: How the American Rescue Plan affects 2021 taxes, part 1

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-74, The American Rescue Plan includes retroactive tax benefits that can help taxpayers 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-73, Tips for troubleshooting common after-tax day issues

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-72, IRS working to help those without a permanent address get benefits including stimulus payments and tax credits

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-71, Attention extension filers: Tax help is available anytime on IRS.gov

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-69, What someone should do if they missed the May 17 deadline to file and pay taxes

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-68, Most federal tax returns are due; those who can’t pay should still file on time

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-64, Common but costly errors employers should avoid when filing taxes or claiming credits 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-62, Filing season reminder: An extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-61, Follow the IRS on social media and sign up for e-news subscriptions for the latest IRS news 

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-58, Here’s why some people got more than one notice about their Economic Impact Payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-57, IRS Free File can help people who aren’t required to file find tax credits and get a refund

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-55, IRS suspends requirement to repay excess advance payments of the 2020 premium tax credit

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-54, People experiencing homelessness can get Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-49, Claiming the employee retention credit in the first and second calendar quarters 2021

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-46, IRS will recalculate taxes on 2020 unemployment benefits and start issuing refunds in May

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-45, IRS extends additional tax deadlines to May 17

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-44, Here’s how the third Economic Impact Payment is different from earlier payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-43, IRS issuing third Economic Impact Payments to non-filers and most federal beneficiaries

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-41, IRS YouTube channels have helpful videos on a variety of tax topics

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-39, Here’s how taxpayers can track the status of their refund

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-38, People should check Get My Payment for status of third EIP and watch their mail

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-36, Answers to tax questions are available anytime on IRS.gov

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-35, IRS is issuing third round of Economic Impact Payments

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-32, What employers need to know about repayment of deferred payroll taxes

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-29, Tips to help take the stress out of tax season

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-28, IRS Online Account can help taxpayers get ready to file their tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-27, Here’s why people filing taxes for the first time should use Free File

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-25, Free electronic filing options for military members and their families

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-24, People should be on the lookout for identity theft involving unemployment benefits

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-22, Things taxpayers should know when choosing between standard and itemized deductions

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-21, Taxpayers must report gig economy income on their tax return

• COVID Tax Tip 2021-19, Free File can make taxes easier for seniors and retirees
• COVID Tax Tip 2020-17, Common and costly errors taxpayers should avoid when preparing a tax return
• COVID Tax Tip 2021-16, The first step of tax preparation is gathering records
• COVID Tax Tip 2021-15, IRS Free File can save families money
• COVID Tax Tip 2021-13, Here are reasons taxpayers should file a 2020 federal tax return – and why e-file is best
• COVID Tax Tip 2020-09, 2021 tax filing season set to begin February 12
• COVID Tax Tip 2021-02, Millions of taxpayers will receive their second Economic Impact Payments by debit card

Coronavirus and Economic Impact Payments: 2020 COVID Tax Tips