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Frequently asked questions

Stimulus questions

How many stimulus payments were there?

Will there be another stimulus payment?

How do I get the stimulus payments?

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Child Tax Credit

How much was the Child Tax Credit in 2022?

Am I eligible for Child Tax Credit if I don’t have a Social Security Number?

I owe back child support, can I still get all of the Child Tax Credit?

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Who should I include on my tax return?

Who can I claim on my return?

What are the benefits of claiming a child on my tax return?

Can I claim my parent?

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Income

What do you mean by self-employed?

How do I report my income if I’m self-employed?

What expenses can I claim if I’m self-employed?

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I got a letter from the IRS. What does it mean?

I got Notice CP09 or CP27 from the IRS. What is it?

I got Notice 4883C or 5071C from the IRS. What is it?

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I’m nervous about filing and claiming tax benefits

What do I do if I’m audited by the IRS?

Will I need to repay any of my refund?

Will claiming these credits make me ineligible for other government benefits like SNAP, WIC, TANF, and housing assistance?

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Earned Income Tax Credit

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

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Paper Filing

Why would I paper file my tax return?

How do I paper file?

Where should I mail my tax return?

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Child and Dependent Care Credit

What is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?

How do I get the Child and Dependent Care Credit?

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State Returns

Can I get tax credits from my state?

Can I get tax credits from California? Can I still get the Golden State Stimulus? How do I get the CalEITC? Am I eligible for the CalEITC? Am I eligible for the CalEITC if I don’t have a social security number?

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