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Social Security Recipients Are Finally Getting Their Third Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money The IRS is finally sending third stimulus check payments for Social Security and other federal beneficiaries who didn't file a 2019 or 2020 tax return.
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Tax Refund Scam Targets College Students and Staff
Scams The IRS says there's a new phishing scam aimed at people with email addresses ending in ".edu."
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Your Child Care Tax Credit May Be Bigger on Your 2021 Tax Return
Tax Breaks Many families with young children will get a bigger tax credit for last year's childcare expenses. And more families will qualify for the credit, too.
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Social Security Recipients to Get Delayed Third Stimulus Checks After SSA Sends Data to IRS
Coronavirus and Your Money The failure to send information sooner delayed stimulus payments for nearly 30 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries.
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More Third Stimulus Check Payments Sent This Week
Coronavirus and Your Money The IRS issued the second batch of third-round stimulus payments this week. Direct deposit payments are already available, while additional paper check and debit card payments will arrive in mailboxes soon.
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IRS Extends Tax Return Filing Deadline to May 17
Coronavirus and Your Money Pressure has been building for weeks to give taxpayers more time to file their 2020 federal income tax returns.
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Who's Not Eligible For a Third Stimulus Check
Coronavirus and Your Money Not everyone will get a third stimulus check. See if you're on the list of people who aren't eligible for a third-round payment.
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3 Tips for Retirees Filing Their 2020 Tax Returns
taxes Seniors should pay attention to changes related to charitable giving, required minimum distributions and the Recovery Rebate Credit when completing their taxes.
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6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch
Coronavirus and Your Money From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans.
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Your Third Stimulus Check: How Much? When? And Other FAQs
Coronavirus and Your Money The IRS is sending out another round of stimulus payments. Here's what you need to know about the third stimulus check with your name on it.
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When Will Your Third Stimulus Check Arrive?
Coronavirus and Your Money The American Rescue Plan authorizes a third round of stimulus checks. When might you receive your payment?
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Congress Passes Bill with More "Targeted" Stimulus Payments
Coronavirus and Your Money Congress finally passes the $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill. But fewer people will get a third stimulus check under the final bill than under the original version.
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How Your Third Stimulus Check Will Differ From the First Two Payments
Coronavirus and Your Money We're oh so close to getting a third stimulus check. But the amount and eligibility rules for your next stimulus payment will be different than for earlier ones.
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Vote to Reinsert $15 Minimum Wage in Stimulus Bill Fails
Politics Led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, the effort to get the $15 minimum wage provisions back into President Biden's COVID-Relief package falls short in the Senate.
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"Above-the-Line" Deductions for Your 2021 Tax Return
Tax Breaks If, like most people, you claim the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions on your return, there are still many other tax deductions available that could save you a lot of money.
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Will Your Stimulus Check Increase Your Tax on Social Security Benefits?
Coronavirus and Your Money The answer to this question comes down to whether your stimulus check increases your "provisional income."
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Minimum Wage Update: Republican Senators Offer $10 Minimum Wage Plan
Politics Senators Mitt Romney and Tom Cotton propose an alternative to the $15 minimum wage plan pushed by Democrats.
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Tax Deadlines Extended for Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana Winter Storm Victims
Tax Breaks Following FEMA's disaster declarations for winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, victims of the storms in those states get more time to file and pay taxes.
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Will Biden's $15 Minimum Wage Proposal Survive?
Politics Even President Biden doesn't think his proposed minimum wage increase will reach the finish line.
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Teachers Can Deduct COVID-Prevention Supplies on Their Tax Return
Tax Breaks Eligible educators can write off expenses for COVID-19 protective items that help stop the spread of the virus in the classroom.
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Biden Calls for $1,400 Third Stimulus Checks as Part of $1.9 Trillion Relief Package
Coronavirus and Your Money Under President Biden's plan for a third stimulus check, families with older dependents would benefit, but payments could be "targeted" to the most in need.
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Republican Senators Propose "Targeted" $1,000 Stimulus Check Plan
Coronavirus and Your Money Ten moderate Republican senators are asking President Biden to consider a more targeted stimulus package that includes a $1,000 stimulus check component.
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Would You Get a "Targeted" Stimulus Check?
Coronavirus and Your Money As the push for a third stimulus check continues, there's a renewed effort to target them to people most in need. Who would not get a third stimulus check if the payments are targeted?
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The IRS Can Take Your Recovery Rebate Credit for Child Support or Other Debts Owed
Coronavirus and Your Money Most restrictions put in place to protect your stimulus check from garnishment don't apply to Recovery Rebate tax credits.
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