{"id":120,"date":"2020-04-24T11:55:30","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gypil.flywheelsites.com\/tax-help\/"},"modified":"2021-11-19T14:30:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T20:30:50","slug":"tax-credits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Credits"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/state-of-illinois-with-dollar-sign-in-cirlce.svg\" alt=\"State of Illinois illustration with a dollar sign on top\" \/>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Get My Payment Illinois<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/a>\n<h1>\n\t\tTax Credits &#038; Filing Options\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/helping-hand-icon.svg\" alt=\"Blue helping hand icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>You could get thousands of dollars back, even if you don&#8217;t need to file a tax return.<\/h2>\n\t<p>Hundreds or even thousands of dollars are available in tax credits, especially for low-income individuals and families. <strong>Even if you are not required to file a tax return, you could receive a tax refund when you file taxes<\/strong>. For example, you may get money back by filing if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Had income tax withheld from your pay, pension, social security or other income<\/li>\n<li>Care for your dependent children &#8211; you may be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/child-tax-credit-ctc\/\">Child Tax Credit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Work but earn less than $57,000 &#8211; you may be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc\/\">Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Were eligible for but didn&#8217;t receive the first and\/or second stimulus check &#8211; you may be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/recovery-rebate-credit\/\">\u0628\u0627\u0626\u062a\u0645\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0628\u0644\u063a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u064f\u0633\u062a\u0631\u062f\u0651<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.irs.gov\/app\/vita\/content\/globalmedia\/chart_d_who_should_file_4012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the full list<\/a> of those who can file to receive additional funds even if they don&#8217;t have to file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Filing your taxes right away could put you in line for a higher payment this year!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click below to learn more about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/child-tax-credit-ctc\/\">Child Tax Credit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc\/\">\u0627\u0626\u062a\u0645\u0627\u0646 \u0636\u0631\u064a\u0628\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u062e\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0643\u062a\u0633\u0628<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stimulus checks\/<a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/recovery-rebate-credit\/\">\u0628\u0627\u0626\u062a\u0645\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0628\u0644\u063a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u064f\u0633\u062a\u0631\u062f\u0651<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/#recovery-rebate-credit-extras-1\">Who is not required to files taxes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/#my-options\">How to file your taxes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Missed a past refund? You have 3 years to claim your refund! If you were owed a refund on your 2019 or 2018 tax return, it&#8217;s not too late to claim it! <a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/#recovery-rebate-credit-extras-2\">Learn more below<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWho is not required to file a 2020 return?\n\t\t\t\t<p>Many people are not required to file a tax return. These people are listed below. However, even if you don&#8217;t have to file, you <em>can<\/em> still file taxes to receive valuable tax refunds if you&#8217;re eligible for tax credits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals filing as single who earned less than $12,400 (or less than $14,050 if age 65 or older)<\/li>\n<li>Married couples filing jointly who earned less than $24,800 (If one spouse was age 65 or older, less than $26,100. If both spouses were age 65 or older, less than $27,400)<\/li>\n<li>Individuals filing as married filing separately who earned less than $5<\/li>\n<li>Individuals filing as head of household who earned less than $18,650 (If age 65 or older, less than $20,300)<\/li>\n<li>Individuals filing as qualifying widow(er) who earned less than $24,800 (If age 65 or older, less than $26,100)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>But, even if your income is under the limits shown above, there are other reasons why you still need to file, including;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your net earnings from self-employment was $400 or more (please note that net earnings is how much money you made after subtracting expenses and that rideshare driving and many other kinds of gig work is considered self-employment income)<\/li>\n<li>You had health insurance through the Marketplace and received money from the government to help pay your premiums<\/li>\n<li>You have a Health Savings Account (HSA) and you received a distribution from your HSA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\" translation-block\">A full list of reasons why you might still need to file is found on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.irs.gov\/app\/vita\/content\/globalmedia\/chart_c_other_situations_when_you_must_file_4012.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\" translation-block\">Still not sure if you need to file taxes? Learn more by using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/ita\/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Do I Need to File a Tax Return tool<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tYou can claim a refund from up to 3 years back!\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>You have 3 years to file a tax return to claim a refund.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s not too late to file a 2018 or a 2019 tax return to claim your refund.<\/li>\n<li>Now that the filing deadline of May 17, 2021, has passed, you can no longer claim a refund from a 2017 return.<\/li>\n<li>If you use tax software to prepare your prior-year return, you will have to mail in your return. You won&#8217;t have an option to electronically file your return.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/ar\/tax-credits\/#filing-prior-year-returns\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about how you can file prior-year returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getmypaymentil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/stacked-bills-with-question-mark-icon.svg\" alt=\"Stacked bill with question mark icon\" \/>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>I need to file a return &#8211; what are my low-cost options?<\/h2>\n\t<h3>File Online for Free<\/h3>\n<p>You may be eligible to file your taxes online for free using <a href=\"http:\/\/getyourrefund.org\/il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GetYourRefund.org<\/a> \u0623\u0648 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfreetaxes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Way&#8217;s MyFreeTaxes website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you earn less than $72,000 a year, you are eligible to use online tax software at no cost through <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.irs.gov\/app\/freeFile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free File on the IRS website<\/a>. Be aware that while you can file a federal return for free, you may have to pay a fee for filing a state return with some of the software brands available through IRS Free File &#8211; be sure to read all the details.<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>You may be able to receive more money with your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) this year!<\/strong> Due a new &#8220;look-back&#8221; provision in the last relief bill, you may receive a higher EITC and Child Tax Credit if you earned less in 2020 than in 2019. You can use your 2019 earnings to calculate those credits if that would give you higher credits than using your 2020 earnings. <strong>Be sure to have your 2019 tax return available when you prepare your 2020 tax return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Get free individualized tax help<\/h3>\n<p>If you earn less than $66,000 and don&#8217;t own rental property or a farm, you may be eligible for free tax help through Code for America&#8217;s Get Your Refund program: <a href=\"http:\/\/getyourrefund.org\/il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.GetYourRefund.org<\/a>. The website allows you to check EITC and CTC eligibility, as well as get connected to free online filing or a volunteer tax preparer for additional help. If you haven&#8217;t filed taxes any time in the last three years, the team can also help you claim past tax refunds.<\/p>\n<p>You may also be eligible to have your taxes prepared for free by nonprofit organizations participating in the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To find your nearest VITA site, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/irs.treasury.gov\/freetaxprep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/irs.treasury.gov\/freetaxprep<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Filing prior-year returns<\/h3>\n<p>If you use tax software to prepare your prior-year return, you will have to mail in your return. You won&#8217;t have an option to electronically file your return.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you may need to pay for the software.<\/p>\n<p>There are several tax software providers that participate in the IRS Free File program that also offer prior-year tax software, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freetaxusa.com\/prior-year.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FreeTaxUSA<\/a>: $0 for Federal return; $14.99 for state return<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olt.com\/main\/home\/products.asp#Prior%20Year%20Federal%20Tax%20Return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OnLine Taxes<\/a>: $0-$7.95 for Federal return; $7.95-$9.95 for state return<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.taxslayer.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360015909491-How-can-I-prepare-a-prior-year-2019-2018-2017-return-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TaxSlayer<\/a>: $29.99 for Federal return; $29.99 for state return<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get My Payment Illinois Tax Credits &#038; Filing Options You could get thousands of dollars back, even if you don&#8217;t need to file a tax return. 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