The federal response to the crisis created by the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the largest outlay of direct payments and other tax relief from the IRS and the Massachusetts DOR. Using plain language, the presenters focus on the rebate credits, the enhanced child tax credit, the nontaxability of certain unemployment payments, and the changes to the Earned Income Credit to maximize its benefits, as enacted in the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act.
You do not need specialized tax law knowledge to master these provisions and identify eligible families among your clients. Despite aggressive outreach, many families have been left out or have received only partial relief.
You do not need specialized tax law knowledge to master these provisions and identify eligible families among your clients. Despite aggressive outreach, many families have been left out or have received only partial relief.
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:10 pmIntroduction of the panelists and overview
Panel
2:10 pm - 2:25 pm
The Role of the Taxpayer Advocate, how to access their services, and common issues
John R. Haddad, Jr.,
Internal Revenue Service/Boston, Boston
2:25 pm - 2:44 pm
2020 & 2021 Tax Breaks for Families: Recovery Rebate Credits (aka stimulus payments)
Audrey A. Patten, Esq.,
Harvard Law School, Cambridge
2:44 pm - 3:07 pm
2020 & 2021 Tax Breaks for Families: Earned Income Tax Credit
Mel Jiganti, Esq.,
Northeast Justice Center/Lynn, Lynn
3:07 pm - 3:32 pm
2020 & 2021 Tax Breaks for Families: Child & Dependent Care Credit and American Opportunity Tax Credit
Nirali Patel,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
3:32 pm - 3:58 pm
2020 & 2021 Tax Breaks for Families: Child Tax Credit, free tax preparation services, and outreach opportunities
Angela Divaris, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
3:58 pm - 4:08 pm
2020 & 2021 Tax Breaks for Families: Summary & Questions for the panel
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
ChairLuz A. Arevalo, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Faculty
Angela Divaris, Esq.,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
John R. Haddad, Jr.,
Internal Revenue Service/Boston, Boston
Mel Jiganti, Esq.,
Northeast Justice Center/Lynn, Lynn
Nirali Patel,
Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
Audrey A. Patten, Esq.,
Harvard Law School, Cambridge
