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Taxes
Yes, the tax deadline for people who filed extensions is on Oct. 16
Scams
No, the IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments
The IRS does not contact taxpayers through email and stimulus checks are no longer being issued in 2023. This is a phishing scam.
Scams
No, the IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments
The IRS is not sending emails to taxpayers about a third round of economic impact payments because it does not initiate contact via email. This is a phishing scam.
Money
No, workers aren’t eligible for up to $26,000 through the Employee Retention Credit
The ERC is a tax credit for businesses. It doesn’t provide up to $26,000 to people who worked through the COVID pandemic.
Taxes
No, the IRS is not changing tip reporting requirements to crack down on waiters
Headlines falsely claim the Biden administration is sending the IRS after service workers. Here’s what’s actually happening.
Money
No, taxpayer money is not being used to cover deposits at SVB
Silicon Valley Bank failed on March 10. The U.S. government announced all of the bank’s depositors would be made whole, and no taxpayers would have to foot the bill.
Immigration
Yes, some undocumented workers pay taxes
Estimates show undocumented workers contribute billions to Social Security through payroll tax deductions, along with paying other federal and state income taxes.
Taxes
Some undocumented immigrant workers pay income taxes
Estimates show undocumented workers contribute billions to Social Security through payroll tax deductions, along with paying other federal and state income taxes.
Money
No action required to receive money from TurboTax settlement
Eligible customers will automatically receive notices and checks in the mail.
Electric Vehicles
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Taxes
No, filing a tax extension doesn’t increase your risk of being audited
If you need more time to file your 2022 taxes, a tax extension won’t increase your risk of being audited, the IRS and two tax professionals told VERIFY.
Taxes
VERIFYING what happens if you don’t file or pay your taxes on time
The IRS penalizes taxpayers for both filing late and paying late. We VERIFY how you can avoid or reduce late penalties and interest.
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