GetCTC.org will let those who typically don’t file tax returns claim the child tax and earned income tax credits and third stimulus checks, through Nov. 15.
"The EITC is the biggest anti-poverty program in the country," Newville said.Yet the earned income tax credit still goes unclaimed. Up to one-fifth of those eligible have historically not received the money for which they were eligible. Consequently, billions of dollars have been left on the table, Newville said.
"When possible, we want to make sure folks are receiving all of the tax benefits they're eligible for and get the biggest refund possible," Newville said.is more involved than the child tax credit or stimulus checks. Unlike those other credits, the earned income tax credit requires at least some earned income that a worker can document with a W-2. Self-employment or cash income does not qualify under IRS rules.will now be prompted to also submit for the earned income tax credit if the tool determines they could be eligible. From there, users can opt out and proceed to claim just the child tax credit and stimulus payments, if they prefer.
Those who intend to claim the earned income tax credit should gather their paperwork, including W-2s. The tool will allow filers to pause claiming and come back to it, if necessary, Newville said. They can also change their minds in the middle of the process and just continue with the child tax credit and stimulus payments.need to do so by Nov. 15 before the IRS closes the e-file system for this year.
"We're hoping this can really do a big push to reach more folks and get them a huge chunk of their tax benefits," Newville said.
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