Millions of Americans have already received their third round of stimulus checks and the monthly enhanced child tax credit payments. The IRS is advising filers to make early preparations for filing the 2022 income tax returns.
The IRS has said that refunds and payments can be received quicker and more reliably through direct credit to banks than through the paper check route. It has advised people to update their bank details on the IRS portal for speedy dispensation of stimulus checks.
The IRS has also stated that there are steps linked to the enhanced child tax credit stimulus check and the third stimulus check when filing your income tax returns.
Letter From IRS Details The Payments Received From Stimulus Checks
A special letter sent by the IRS explains the details of the third Economic Impact Payments and the CTC check. individuals and families who have received advance stimulus checks will have to equate the amount they have received in total between July and December and compare it with the CTC they are permitted to claim on the tax returns for 2021.
Taxpayers who have received over what they are eligible for will have to repay the excess amount. The IRS sends a letter (6419) detailing the total amount of CTC payment received by taxpayers in 2021.
Individuals should retain this letter and other letters sent by the IRS along with the tax records.
People who have not received the full amount of the third stimulus check or haven’t qualified for the payment may qualify for the RCC based on the tax information for 2021.
Tax filers will have to file the tax return for 2021 to receive the rebate even if they do not usually file their returns.
Individuals will have to calculate the total of the 3rd stimulus check and other plus-up payments received and calculate the recovery rebate for 2021 when filing their tax returns.
Correct filing will ensure a delay in processing that could slow any refund.
Letter 6475 from the IRS contains details of the 3rd EIC and other plus-up checks received.
