Child tax credit has been a reliable source of additional income for families struggling through the pandemic. While there were plans to continue the monthly checks for at least another five years, it seems the program will be coming to an end in about one year. Read More Revenue Officers and Small Businesses Many small […]
Optima Newsletter – October 2021
The IRS recently signed contracts with three private-sector collection agencies, taking effect Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Taxpayers that are behind on payments toward their debts may be contacted by one of the new agencies. Here’s what you need to know: Read More What Is An IRS Revenue Officer? Revenue Officers deal with the most advanced […]
Optima Newsletter – May 2021
The recently passed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan allows qualifying taxpayers who received unemployment during the 2020 tax year to have the first $10,200 of those benefits exempt from their federal income taxes. Read more The IRS has Resumed its U.S. Passport Revocation Program The IRS recently announced that they are resuming their Passport Revocation […]
Optima Newsletter – March 2021
The newly passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill includes $1,400 stimulus checks that will be sent out to qualifying Americans who have been financially struggling due to the ongoing pandemic. However, individuals who have unpaid debts may be at risk of having their stimulus checks garnished. Read more What is IRS Notice 1444 and will […]
Optima Newsletter – February 2021
Taxpayers can expect to receive a third stimulus check in addition to aid for individuals who are unemployed and facing eviction from their homes. The new Economic Rescue Package would also provide assistance to small businesses, states and local governments and will increase funding for vaccinations and testing. Read more First-Time Homebuyers may receive up […]
Optima Newsletter – January 2021
The IRS and the Treasury Department have already begun to distribute a second round of stimulus checks to individuals. For those who opted for direct deposit, they can expect to receive their money very soon if they haven’t already. Taxpayers who are receiving their economic impact payment in check form, can expect to receive it […]