Why Is My Child Tax Credit Refund Lower Than Last Year

Many tax filers claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC) this year are surprised to see their refund payment much lower than expected. This is mainly due to the widely claimed tax credit resetting from a pandemic boosted maximum of $3,600 to $2,000 per child in 2022 and 2023. Another reason is that they are not …

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What Happens If Never Received IRS Letter?

Its not uncommon during tax season for tax payers waiting for a delayed refund payment to be surprised that the delay was due to the fact that they never responded to one or more IRS letters mailed to them. IRS letters, or correspondence notices, detail any actions or adjustments the …

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2024 IRS Tax Refund Calendar and Direct Deposit Dates

It’s the peak processing time of tax season now that the PATH act (for EITC and ACTC returns) has lifted and most tax filers have gotten the required documents to file their return. You can see the estimated IRS refund schedule/calendar below for the next 4 months, which I will update on a …

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Common Tax Refund Myths and Fake News

It’s tax season and social media is abuzz with tax related information. This includes news related to refund payments, which millions of Americans are anxiously waiting to get. Unfortunately this also creates an environment of false information (fake news!), deceitful ideas, and outright scams around refund payments and getting them …

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IRS Debt Forgiveness With A Offer In Compromise

An Offer in Compromise (OIC) is a program offered by the Treasury and IRS that allows taxpayers to settle their federal tax debt or liability for less than the full amount owed. The OIC program can provide taxpayers, be it individuals or businesses, who are facing financial hardship a road …

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