Receiving a notice from the IRS can be a little startling. In fact, for a lot of people, just knowing that the IRS is keeping an eye on them is unsettling. But it’s never a smart idea to disregard a note from the country’s tax authority. Here are four explanations for why it’s crucial to respond to every letter you receive.
There’s A Chance You Owe Money
Let’s first take care of this one. You can get a statement from the IRS informing you that you submitted an incorrect tax return in the past & now owe money. Here’s a little secret: If you’re honest with the IRS, they may be pretty accommodating to work with. Be honest if you find out the IRS was right and you do owe additional money. Create a payback schedule if you aren’t having the money right away.
You may Owe a Recovery Rebate Credit
Owing to the Recovery Refund Credit, the third batch of stimulus cheques to reach bank accounts was a little different than the first two. For each eligible recipient, including any qualifying dependents, this credit offered up to $1,400. Here’s how to determine whether you qualified for the total credit: You just file taxes once and made less than $75,000 last year. You and your spouse each made less than $150,000. You are an American national or resident alien. You cannot be listed as reliant on anyone else’s tax return.
You were given a Social Security number (SSN) before your tax return 2021 was required. Millions of American citizens who are eligible for Recovery Rebate Credits are believed to have never gotten them. Furthermore, likely, the mail you get from the IRS is simply a request for you to apply for something that is already legally yours.
Child Tax Credit May Be Payable To You
The standard CTC was $2,000 per child before the outbreak. The benefit for each child grew from $2,000 to $3,600 because of the enlarged Child Tax Credit. The monthly cost for kids below the age of six was $300. It cost $250 for youngsters aged 6 to 17. The IRS sent those monthly checks to parents or guardians directly between July and December 2021, allowing them to collect the other half portion when they filed their 2021 income taxes reports Fool.