2022 May IRS news recap

It’s only the third week of May, but there are a lot of updates coming from the IRS. Here’s a recap of the top stories:

Face-to-face IRS help without an appointment available during special Saturday opening on May 14

May 10, 2022 — Although filing season has come and gone, the IRS recognizes taxpayers still need assistance.

IRS provides guidance for residents of Puerto Rico to claim the Child Tax Credit

May 6, 2022 — The IRS issued guidance for certain individuals in Puerto Rico on how to file and claim the Child Tax Credit payments that they are entitled to receive under the American Rescue Plan Act.

For National Small Business Week, special tax credit can help employers hire workers; key certification requirement applies

May 6, 2022 — With many businesses facing a tight job market, the IRS reminds employers to check out a valuable tax credit available for hiring long-term unemployment recipients and other groups of workers facing significant barriers to employment.

Ahead of hurricane season, IRS offers tips on ways to prepare for natural disasters

May 5, 2022 — The IRS reminded taxpayers that May includes National Hurricane Preparedness Week and is National Wildfire Awareness Month. This is a good time to create or review an emergency preparedness plan, including steps to protect important tax-related information.

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic 2023 grant application period now open – National Taxpayer Advocate calls for applicants looking to serve their communities and uphold taxpayer rights

May 2, 2022 — The IRS announced the opening of the application period for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grants for calendar year 2023. Applications will be accepted from May 2 to June 16, 2022.