Avoid missing the IRS tax deadline with these easy tips

1.            Get your documents ready. Gather all your tax forms like W-2s and 1099s, receipts, and correct social security numbers for dependents all in one place.

 

2.            Did you receive the third stimulus payment or the advanced Child Tax Credit? The IRS sent letter 6475 which reports the amount of the third stimulus you may have received and letter 6419 which reports the amount of advanced Child Tax Credit you received. Gather letters 6419 and 6475 so the correct amount is reported. Incorrect amounts can delay the processing of your return and refund.

 

3.            File for valuable credits. If you don’t usually file a return, didn’t file a 2020 return, or use the IRS Non-filer tool, the IRS encourages you to still file your 2021 tax return so you don’t miss out on valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit worth up to $6,728 for a family with three kids, the Child Tax Credit, and the Recovery Rebate Credit, which can give you a refund.

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Date published Apr 14, 2022 | Last updated Jul 22, 2022

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