Up To $2,100 Can Still Be Claimed Despite IRS Ending COVID-19 Tax Credits

Up to $2,100 in tax credits can still be claimed despite the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ending the tax credits launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. With these changes, it is important for taxpayers to prepare for this year’s tax season.

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Child Tax Credit

According to Jain, in 2021, several families have received a child tax credit of $3,600 per eligible child under the age of five. On the other hand, eligible children ages 6 to 17 have received $3,000 each. However, this year, families are expected to receive only $2,000 in tax credits per eligible child. The age limit to qualify for the Child Tax Credit has also been brought back to 16 years old.

Advanced Child Tax Credit

In 2022, there was no Advanced Child Tax Credit distributed. Therefore, taxpayers with children below 17 are expected to receive more tax credits in their 2022 income tax return compared to what they have received in 2021.

Earned Income Tax Credit

For the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), eligible taxpayers without children have still received their EITC worth $1,500 in 2021. However, in 2022, the tax credits have been reduced to $500.

Child and Dependent Care Credit

The Child and Dependent Care Credit have also been reduced to $2,100 in 2022 in comparison to $8,000 from 2021.

Other Changes

According to Jain, apart from the changes in tax credits launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has also made changes to the charitable deductions. Single taxpayers will receive $300 each, while joint taxpayers will receive $600 each.

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