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January 2022
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021
Publisher(s):The IRS has created a special Advance Child Tax Credit 2021 page designed to provide the most up-to-date information about the credit and the advance payments. You can find information about tools related to the Child Tax Credit on this webpage.
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May 2021
Living and Working with Disabilities: Tax Benefits and Credits
Publisher(s):This brochure outlines the various tax deduction, tax credit, and income inclusion programs available to people with disabilities. Information is also included for people with dependents who have disabilities and for employers accommodating employees with disabilities.
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July 2018
Tax credits help offset higher education costs
Publisher(s):This fact sheet includes basic information on the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit, as well as links to related tax forms.
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October 2017
Taxpayers Who are Victims of Domestic Abuse Should Know Their Rights
Publisher(s): Domestic abuse often includes control over finances, and important part of managing finances is understanding one’s tax rights. This page from the IRS offers information about survivors' rights when filing their taxes.
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October 2017
Tax Information for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Publisher(s):This brochure provides basic information about Innocent Spousal Relief, including what documentation is needed and privacy issues.
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February 2017
Five Things to Know About the Child Tax Credit
Publisher(s):This page provides quick facts about the CTC including qualifications, credit levels, limitations, and links to application forms.
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February 2017
Measuring Lobbying: Expenditure Test
Publisher(s): The Expenditure Test is a more specific standard that the IRS uses to measure a nonprofit’s lobbying activities, if a nonprofit has elected to use this standard.
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February 2017
Lobbying
Publisher(s): This webpage provides a basic overview of the limitations on lobbying for 501(c)(3) organizations under the IRS rules.
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February 2017
Measuring Lobbying Activity: Substantial Part Test
Publisher(s): This is the standard that the IRS applies if a nonprofit organization has not elected to use the “Expenditure Test."
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October 2014
Innocent Spouse Questions & Answers
Publisher(s):These questions and answers address issues such as the process for requesting innocent spouse relief, time for filing, the process for contacting an ex-spouse after filing, rules, and appeal rights.
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February 2009
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Publisher(s):Under current law, businesses can claim a work opportunity tax credit (WOTC) equal to 40 percent of the first $6,000 of wages paid to employees who are members of one of nine targeted groups. Employees must work at least 400 hours to be counted for the full credit.
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Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers
Publisher(s):The IRS VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. This site provides basic information about these programs, how to find services by state, and what type of documentation is needed.