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Those experiencing homelessness can get Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits; permanent address not required

IR-2021-87, April 15, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today continued an ongoing effort to help those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic by reminding people who don’t have a permanent address or a bank account that they may still qualify for Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits. Click HERE to read the full […]

IRS to recalculate taxes on unemployment benefits; refunds to start in May

IR-2021-71, March 31, 2021 WASHINGTON – To help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will take steps to automatically refund money this spring and summer to people who filed their tax return reporting unemployment compensation before the recent changes made by the American Rescue Plan. To read more, click HERE.

IRS extends additional tax deadlines for individuals to May 17

Notice 2021-21 provides disaster relief, in the form of postponing certain Federal tax filing and payment deadlines, and associated interest, penalties, and additions to tax, for taxpayers filing Form 1040 series returns, who have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This notice also postpones, for individual taxpayers, the time for filing […]

Educare Central Maine’s 10th Anniversary

Have you seen our insert in the Morning Sentinel newspaper?  We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has made our first ten years such a huge success! Click HERE to view the insert.

Virtual Playgroup for Parents and their Children

You are invited to join our virtual playgroup! Join us on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 11:00am for fun and socialization. No pre-registration required! To join, click on this zoom link click HERE. To learn more, click HERE.

The Front Porch Project of Maine

The Front Porch Project® (FPP)of Maine is a community response initiative, funded in part by donations to the Maine Children’s Trust on behalf of Marissa Kennedy, a child tragically lost to child abuse. The initiative is based on the belief that everyone has a role in helping to protect children and support families in their […]

Second round of Economic Impact Payments on their way

IR-2021-01, Jan. 4, 2021 WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of Economic Impact Payments rather than calling the agency or their financial institutions or tax software providers. IRS phone assistors do not have additional information beyond what’s available on IRS.gov. […]

Become a Virtual Volunteer!

Are you interested in becoming a 2021 CA$H Maine Tax Volunteer? Capital Area CA$H volunteers provide free tax preparation assistance to Kennebec Valley people from January to March 2021. They also connect filers to financial education, savings opportunities, and other services. With the onset of COVID-19, more families are going to be relying on this […]

Do you need help accessing your Economic Impact Payment?

For many people who have not received an Economic Impact Payment for themselves or their children, they have until November 21, 2020 to file for this stimulus payment. To access the toolkit with full instructions, click HERE. It might be easier to complete this process using the IRS video instructions. You can access that video […]

A Toolkit for IRS Partners Small Business Relief: Employer Tax Credits, Paid leave for employees, & Relief for compliance efforts

Relief granted to small and midsize businesess who face hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic and individuals who may need compliance relief.   The IRS is working diligently to implement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES). The CARES Act includes emergency assistance for individuals, families and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic […]