August Newsletter

Refund Delays The IRS continues to experience unprecedented delays. It is taking the IRS up to 4 months to process certain returns and an additional month to issue refunds. If you are still waiting on your refund, we sincerely understand your frustration--we are frustrated, too. We do our best to go the extra mile for our clients. But, unfortunately, in this case, our hands are tied.  If you are looking for more information, you can try any of the following: Call the IRS "Where's my Refund" Hotline at 1-800-829-1954. Please be aware that if your return is not currently being processed by the IRS, then the representative you speak with may not provide any specific information to you. Contact your local state representative:  From your state representative's website, select "Services" and "Help with a Federal Agency." Here is a link to the website for Elissa Slotkin - Michigan's 8th District Representative If you do not know your state representative, you can look the information up here. Contact your local Taxpayer Advocate: The Taxpayer Advocate in Michigan can be reached at 313-628-3670. For information on advocates in other states, click here. Read More

Child Tax Credit Reminder If you do not wish to receive the advance Child Tax Credit payments and you have not opted-out, you can still do so. The deadline to unenroll for the September payment is August 30th. Please note that you only need to opt-out once. Once completed, the IRS will stop all future payments. For more information on the advance CTC payments, please see our previous newsletter.

Bigger Tax Credit for Summer Child Care If you pay for child care, you may be eligible for the "child care credit." To qualify, you must have child care expenses for a child under 13. Expenses can include but are not limited to daycare, babysitting, and summer day camps. The "child care credit" was updated under the American Rescue Plan to reflect the following: Maximum credit of 50% for up to $8,000 of qualifying expenses for one child and $16,000 for two or more. The credit percentage is reduced based on adjusted gross income: When AGI reaches $125,000, the credit starts to phase out. Taxpayers with an AGI above $183,000 are entitled to a 20% credit. Taxpayers with an AGI above $438,000 are not eligible for the credit

CTC Scams The IRS is warning taxpayers to beware of phone, email, text message, and social media scams targeting families who are eligible for the child tax credit. Scammers are offering assistance with the new portals and stating that they can "speed up the monthly payments." If you receive unsolicited calls or messages, do not provide personal information, click on links, or open attachments. This may lead to money loss, tax-related fraud, and identity theft. The IRS will never contact you through email, text messages, or social media. Summer Tax Scams The Michigan Department of Treasury is asking residents to remain alert for scammers impersonating tax officials. Remember, the Treasury Department will not: Demand immediate payment using specific payment methods (i.e., prepaid debit cards) Threaten to call law enforcement Threaten to seize property Demand payment without the opportunity to appeal Ask for payment information over the phone

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