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09/28/2021
Oct. 15 deadline approaches for taxpayers who requested extensions to file 2020 tax returns | Internal Revenue Service IR-2021-189, September 16, 2021 — The IRS today reminds taxpayers about the upcoming October 15 due date to file 2020 tax returns.
09/28/2021
Expanded tax benefits help individuals and businesses give to charity during 2021; deductions up to $600 available for cash donations by non-itemizers | Internal Revenue Service IR-2021-190, September 17, 2021 — The Internal Revenue Service today explained how expanded tax benefits can help both individuals and businesses give to charity before the end of this year.
08/18/2021
IR-2021-169, Aug. 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of August as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes.
This second batch of advance monthly payments, worth about $15 billion, are reaching about 36 million families today across the country. The majority will be issued by direct deposit.
Under the American Rescue Plan, most eligible families received the first payment on July 15, and payments will continue each month for the rest of 2021. For these families, each payment is up to $300 per month for each child under age 6 and up to $250 per month for each child ages 6 through 17.
Besides the July 15 and Aug. 13 payments, payment dates are September 15, October 15, November 15 and December 15.
Here are further details on these payments:
Families will see the direct deposit payments in their accounts starting today, August 13. Like the first payments, the vast majority of families will receive these payments by direct deposit.
The IRS wants to alert some recipients who received direct deposits in July that they will receive the August payments by mail. Due to an issue expected to be resolved by the September payments, a percentage of these recipients – less than 15% – who received payments by direct deposit in July will be mailed paper checks for the August payment. For those affected, no additional action is needed for the September payment to be issued by direct deposit. Families can visit the Child Tax Credit Update Portal to see if they're receiving a direct deposit or paper check this month.
For those receiving their payments by paper check, be sure to allow extra time for delivery by mail through the end of August. Those wishing to receive future payments by direct deposit can make this change using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal, available only on IRS.gov. To access the portal or to get a new step-by-step guide for using it, visit IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021. A change made by 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug. 30 will apply starting with the September payment.
Payments went to eligible families who filed a 2019 or 2020 income tax return. Returns processed by August 2 are reflected in these payments. This includes people who don't typically file a return but during 2020 successfully registered for Economic Impact Payments using the IRS Non-Filers tool on IRS.gov or in 2021 successfully used the Non-filer Sign-up Tool for advance CTC, also available only on IRS.gov.
Payments are automatic. Aside from filing a tax return, including a simplified return from the Non-filer Sign-up Tool, families don't have to do anything if they are eligible to receive monthly payments. The Non-Filer Sign-Up tool is available until October 15, 2021.
Families who did not get a July payment and are getting their first monthly payment in August will still receive their total advance payment for the year. This means that the total payment will be spread over five months, rather than six, making each monthly payment larger. For these families, each payment is up to $360 per month for each child under age 6 and up to $300 per month for each child ages 6 through 17
Additionally, the IRS is correcting an issue regarding the advance CTC payments for families where the parent(s) have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and the qualifying children have a Social Security number. Such families who did not receive a July payment are receiving a monthly payment in August, which also includes a portion of the July payment. They will receive the remainder of the July payment in late August.
Low-income families can still sign up
It's not too late for low-income families to sign up for advance CTC payments. The IRS urged anyone who normally isn't required to file a tax return to explore the tools available on IRS.gov. These tools can help determine eligibility for the advance CTC or help people file a simplified tax return to sign up for these payments as well as Economic Impact Payments and the Recovery Rebate Credit. People can get these benefits, even if they don't work and even if they receive no income.
The IRS continues to raise awareness of the expanded Child Tax Credit. The IRS encourages partners and community groups to share information and use available online tools and toolkits to help non-filers, low-income families and other underserved groups sign up to receive the advance Child Tax Credits as well as Economic Impact Payments. People can check their eligibility for the advance payments by using the new advance Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant.
Families can stop payments anytime
Families can stop payments anytime, even after payments begin. They do that by using the unenroll feature in the Child Tax Credit Update Portal. Eligible families who make this choice will still receive the rest of their Child Tax Credit as a lump sum when they file their 2021 federal income tax return next year. To stop all payments starting in September and the rest of 2021, they must unenroll by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 30, 2021.
For married couples, each spouse must unenroll separately. If they each choose to unenroll, they will receive no monthly payments. If only one spouse unenrolls, they will still receive monthly payments, but they will be half the normal amount.
The unenroll feature can also be helpful to any family that no longer qualifies for the CTC or believes they will not qualify when they file their 2021 return. This could happen if, for example, someone else, such as an ex-spouse or another family member, qualifies to claim their child or children as dependents in 2021.
Links to these tools, a step-by-step guide to using the Non-filer Sign-up Tool, answers to frequently asked questions and other helpful resources are available on the tax agency's special advance CTC 2021 page. It's at IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 13-Aug-2021
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 | Internal Revenue Service Unenroll if you don’t want to get advance Child Tax Credit payments, check if you’re enrolled and update your information for the payments.
IR-2021-169, Aug. 13, 2021
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of August as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes.
This second batch of advance monthly payments, worth about $15 billion, are reaching about 36 million families today across the country. The majority will be issued by direct deposit.
Under the American Rescue Plan, most eligible families received the first payment on July 15, and payments will continue each month for the rest of 2021. For these families, each payment is up to $300 per month for each child under age 6 and up to $250 per month for each child ages 6 through 17.
Besides the July 15 and Aug. 13 payments, payment dates are September 15, October 15, November 15 and December 15.
Here are further details on these payments:
Families will see the direct deposit payments in their accounts starting today, August 13. Like the first payments, the vast majority of families will receive these payments by direct deposit.
The IRS wants to alert some recipients who received direct deposits in July that they will receive the August payments by mail. Due to an issue expected to be resolved by the September payments, a percentage of these recipients – less than 15% – who received payments by direct deposit in July will be mailed paper checks for the August payment. For those affected, no additional action is needed for the September payment to be issued by direct deposit. Families can visit the Child Tax Credit Update Portal to see if they're receiving a direct deposit or paper check this month.
For those receiving their payments by paper check, be sure to allow extra time for delivery by mail through the end of August. Those wishing to receive future payments by direct deposit can make this change using the Child Tax Credit Update Portal, available only on IRS.gov. To access the portal or to get a new step-by-step guide for using it, visit IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021. A change made by 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug. 30 will apply starting with the September payment.
Payments went to eligible families who filed a 2019 or 2020 income tax return. Returns processed by August 2 are reflected in these payments. This includes people who don't typically file a return but during 2020 successfully registered for Economic Impact Payments using the IRS Non-Filers tool on IRS.gov or in 2021 successfully used the Non-filer Sign-up Tool for advance CTC, also available only on IRS.gov.
Payments are automatic. Aside from filing a tax return, including a simplified return from the Non-filer Sign-up Tool, families don't have to do anything if they are eligible to receive monthly payments. The Non-Filer Sign-Up tool is available until October 15, 2021.
Families who did not get a July payment and are getting their first monthly payment in August will still receive their total advance payment for the year. This means that the total payment will be spread over five months, rather than six, making each monthly payment larger. For these families, each payment is up to $360 per month for each child under age 6 and up to $300 per month for each child ages 6 through 17
Additionally, the IRS is correcting an issue regarding the advance CTC payments for families where the parent(s) have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and the qualifying children have a Social Security number. Such families who did not receive a July payment are receiving a monthly payment in August, which also includes a portion of the July payment. They will receive the remainder of the July payment in late August.
Low-income families can still sign up
It's not too late for low-income families to sign up for advance CTC payments. The IRS urged anyone who normally isn't required to file a tax return to explore the tools available on IRS.gov. These tools can help determine eligibility for the advance CTC or help people file a simplified tax return to sign up for these payments as well as Economic Impact Payments and the Recovery Rebate Credit. People can get these benefits, even if they don't work and even if they receive no income.
The IRS continues to raise awareness of the expanded Child Tax Credit. The IRS encourages partners and community groups to share information and use available online tools and toolkits to help non-filers, low-income families and other underserved groups sign up to receive the advance Child Tax Credits as well as Economic Impact Payments. People can check their eligibility for the advance payments by using the new advance Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant.
Families can stop payments anytime
Families can stop payments anytime, even after payments begin. They do that by using the unenroll feature in the Child Tax Credit Update Portal. Eligible families who make this choice will still receive the rest of their Child Tax Credit as a lump sum when they file their 2021 federal income tax return next year. To stop all payments starting in September and the rest of 2021, they must unenroll by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 30, 2021.
For married couples, each spouse must unenroll separately. If they each choose to unenroll, they will receive no monthly payments. If only one spouse unenrolls, they will still receive monthly payments, but they will be half the normal amount.
The unenroll feature can also be helpful to any family that no longer qualifies for the CTC or believes they will not qualify when they file their 2021 return. This could happen if, for example, someone else, such as an ex-spouse or another family member, qualifies to claim their child or children as dependents in 2021.
Links to these tools, a step-by-step guide to using the Non-filer Sign-up Tool, answers to frequently asked questions and other helpful resources are available on the tax agency's special advance CTC 2021 page. It's at IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 13-Aug-2021
03/23/2021
Issue Number: COVID Tax Tip 2021-35
IRS is issuing third round of Economic Impact Payments
The IRS started issuing the third round of Economic Impact Payments. No action is needed by most taxpayers. The IRS will issue payments automatically by direct deposit and through the mail as a check or debit card.
Many people will receive the third payment the same way they received the first and second Economic Impact Payments. Because these payments are automatic for most eligible people, there’s no need to contact financial institutions or the IRS. People can check the Get My Payment tool on IRS.gov for status of their third stimulus payment.
Highlights of the third Economic Impact Payments
In general, most people will get $1,400 for themselves and $1,400 for each qualifying dependent claimed on their tax return. As with the first two Economic Impact Payments, most people will receive their third payment without having to take any action.
The third Economic Impact Payment is based on the taxpayer's latest processed tax return from either 2020 or 2019. This includes anyone who successfully registered at IRS.gov using the agency's Non-Filers tool last year or submitted a simplified tax return. If the IRS received and processed a taxpayer's 2020 return before issuing someone’s third Economic Impact Payment, the amount is based on the 2020 return.
Those who received the first or second payment but don't receive a payment by direct deposit will generally receive a check or a prepaid debit card, referred to as an EIP Card. The IRS will not add the third payment to an existing EIP card that people received for the first or second round of stimulus payments.
Under the new law, the IRS can’t apply the third Economic Impact Payment to past-due federal debts or back taxes.
Who is eligible for the third Economic Impact Payment
Generally, U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens are eligible for the full amount of the third Economic Impact Payment if they and their spouse, if they’re filing jointly, are not a dependent of another taxpayer and have a valid Social Security number and their adjusted gross income on their tax return does not exceed:
$150,000, if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or widower.
$112,500, if filing as head of household.
$75,000 for eligible individuals using any other filing statuses, such as single filers and married people filing separate returns.
The payments phase out -- or reduce -- above those AGI amounts. This means taxpayers will not receive a third payment if their AGI exceeds:
$160,000, if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or widower.
$120,000, if filing as head of household.
$80,000 for eligible individuals using other filing statuses, such as single filers and married people filing separate returns.
More details about the third round of Economic Impact Payments are available on IRS.gov.
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IRS is issuing third round of Economic Impact Payments | Internal Revenue Service COVID Tax Tip 2021-35, March 23, 2021
03/18/2021
Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.
“This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.”
Individual taxpayers can also postpone federal income tax payments for the 2020 tax year due on April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This postponement applies to individual taxpayers, including individuals who pay self-employment tax. Penalties, interest and additions to tax will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of May 17, 2021. Individual taxpayers will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by May 17.
Individual taxpayers do not need to file any forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the May 17 deadline can request a filing extension until Oct. 15 by filing Form 4868 through their tax professional, tax software or using the Free File link on IRS.gov. Filing Form 4868 gives taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file their 2020 tax return but does not grant an extension of time to pay taxes due. Taxpayers should pay their federal income tax due by May 17, 2021, to avoid interest and penalties.
The IRS urges taxpayers who are due a refund to file as soon as possible. Most tax refunds associated with e-filed returns are issued within 21 days.
This relief does not apply to estimated tax payments that are due on April 15, 2021. These payments are still due on April 15. Taxes must be paid as taxpayers earn or receive income during the year, either through withholding or estimated tax payments. In general, estimated tax payments are made quarterly to the IRS by people whose income isn't subject to income tax withholding, including self-employment income, interest, dividends, alimony or rental income. Most taxpayers automatically have their taxes withheld from their paychecks and submitted to the IRS by their employer.
State tax returns
The federal tax filing deadline postponement to May 17, 2021, only applies to individual federal income returns and tax (including tax on self-employment income) payments otherwise due April 15, 2021, not state tax payments or deposits or payments of any other type of federal tax. Taxpayers also will need to file income tax returns in 42 states plus the District of Columbia. State filing and payment deadlines vary and are not always the same as the federal filing deadline. The IRS urges taxpayers to check with their state tax agencies for those details.
Winter storm disaster relief for Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas
Earlier this year, following the disaster declarations issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the IRS announced relief for victims of the February winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. These states have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This extension to May 17 does not affect the June deadline.
For more information about this disaster relief, visit the disaster relief page on IRS.gov.
IR-2021-59: Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.
11/20/2019
Check out Bill Tanner's speech with special message from actor, Michael Keaton!
Variety's Business Manager of the Year: Bill Tanner Tanner Mainstain Glynn & Johnson takes great pride in congratulating our co-founder and friend, Bill Tanner, for his well-deserved recognition as Variety's 2...
11/14/2019
Tanner Mainstain Glynn & Johnson takes great pride in congratulating our co-founder and friend, Bill Tanner, for his well-deserved recognition as Variety's 2019 Business Manager Elite Honoree.
Not only has Bill taken a two-person tax business and transformed it into a thriving full-service CPA firm but, without hesitation, he has used his success to give back to his community and inspire his staff through his leadership and philanthropy.
In 1976, after a chance meeting on a basketball court, Bill and his business partner Peter Mainstain started a company that would grow to include over 50 staff members and a client list that incorporates some of the top names within the entertainment industry.
"Bill, for 38 years you've been not only my business manager but my dear friend. Your wise investment advice and your careful and thoughtful long-range planning has provided my family with financial security. I'll be forever grateful. You are the best," said Peter Casey, co-creator and executive producer for Wings and Frasier.
Throughout his career, Bill has continued to go above and beyond for clients - taking on every challenge, answering every late-night phone call, and personally seeing to the financial growth and success of each individual and their corporations.
"When I first started working with Bill in 1980, it was really an education because I like to know exactly what I'm doing with my money," said Oscar-nominated actor, Michael Keaton. "Bill made that process easy. He immediately let me know that he was in it for the long haul. Today, I've achieved the goal that we established in the beginning – to have the freedom to choose projects because they truly interest me, not for financial reasons."
Bill has stayed adamant in his commitment to the expansion of TMGJ. Sourcing his success as an act of teamwork, constantly inspiring and challenging his staff to stay up to date on the latest financial trends and opportunities that will best serve our clients.
"I've been working with Bill for over 25 years and he's the reason I have financial security," said Emmy and Academy Award winner, Aaron Sorkin. "He's a great partner and a good friend and I'm looking forward to the next 25 years."
Through his positive disposition, vast wealth of knowledge, and decades of experience, Bill has managed to generate success both in his personal and professional life. As a longtime board member of the UCLA Jonsson's Cancer Center Foundation, Bill has made it his mission to raise funds each year in support of the foundation. He has also been an active contributor for the Alliance for Children's Rights, CASA of Los Angeles, Tower Cancer Research, City Year and the Jewish National Fund.
Today, TMGJ has built a reputation as one of Los Angeles' largest and most respected accounting and business management firms. Bill continues to be an exceptional leader, trailblazer and teammate. TMGJ values the example he has set for his staff as he grooms the next generation of tax-gurus and top business managers.
Bill, congratulations on this honor and achievement! We are so proud!
11/14/2019
We are so proud of our partner and founder, Bill Tanner!
Variety’s Business Managers Elite Honoree Bill Tanner Looks Back, and Ahead As Hollywood business managers go, Bill Tanner of Tanner, Mainstain, Glynn & Johnson is one the most respected, with an impressive list of loyal big-name clients that includes Michael Keaton (“…
10/21/2019
BILL TANNER to be Honored in Variety's Business Managers Elite Feature on November 12, 2019 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanner Mainstain Glynn & Johnson takes great pride in congratulating our co-founder and friend, Bill Tanner, for his...
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