Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 -Additional 2020 Economic Impact Payments

You've probably heard that the IRS will be making millions of ''economic impact payments'' (also called ''recovery rebates'') in the near future to help people stay afloat during this time of economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 crisis. These payments are in addition to the $1,200 payments ($2,400 for married couples) issued earlier in 2020.

Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 - Individual Tax Provisions

Here is an overview of key provisions in the recent COVID relief legislation that affect individuals. The legislation is the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020 (the "Act" or COVIDTRA) and the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (TCDTR), both of which are part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

Changes Coming to Tax Transcript Availability

The IRS said Tuesday that on June 28 it will stop faxing tax transcripts to taxpayers, tax professionals, and third parties to protect against identity theft (IR-2019-101). The IRS will also stop mailing tax transcripts to third parties. The new policy covers individuals and businesses.