The tax filing deadline was extended to July 15, 2020, by The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and State of Wisconsin in response to COVID-19. If you haven’t filed your taxes already, you still have time to get free tax preparation help. Individual resource agencies listed here may have COVID-19 protection requirements, such as social distancing or temperature screenings, to protect …
Unknown Assets and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries occasionally learn they own a countable asset they weren’t aware of. For example, a beneficiary may discover that a relative had purchased stock for them and it has a cash value. In this type of situation, Social Security first determines if the SSI beneficiary has: If so, the asset is a countable resource for SSI, …
Social Security, Benefits and Taxes
Benefits Specialists normally do not assist clients with their taxes unless they are qualified tax preparers. However, they should have a general knowledge of how Social Security benefits may affect a person’s taxes and what credits may be available to their consumers. Title XVI and Title II Benefits are Treated Differently All Title XVI (Supplemental Security Insurance or SSI) payments …
Free Tax Preparation Services
Have you finished preparing your taxes yet? If you’re like a lot of people, you might have waited until now… and may be wondering where you can get some help completing them in time for the April 15th deadline. We have good news! You may be able to get free help to prepare your taxes. My Free Taxes My Free …
ABLE – Achieving a Better Life Experience
Would you benefit by opening a tax-advantaged ABLE savings account? WHO can Use ABLE Accounts The ABLE Accounts are for people with disability onset prior to age 26. You do not need to be under age 26 to open an account. WHAT are ABLE Accounts ABLE accounts are similar to college or health savings accounts. People with disabilities and their …
Tax Resources Round-up 2015
It’s a new year and a new tax season. This may bring out fear and uncertainty for people, but there are resources available to help! Explore the links to learn about some of your options when it comes to filing taxes, managing a budget, and learning how Social Security benefits interact with these things. Following are some resources to help …
Earned Income Tax Credit
With tax season in full swing, don’t forget about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC, also referred to as the Earned Income Credit (EIC), is a federal tax credit available to low-income workers. The EIC is a refundable credit. This means that even if you have no tax liability, you could receive a tax refund if you file …