Disaster relief; ERC FAQs; filing resources and other news
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e-News for Small Business March 25, 2025
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Issue Number: 2025-5
Inside This Issue
* Tax relief for West Virginia storm victims [ #First ]
* IRS shares FAQs to help businesses with Employee Retention Credit and income tax returns [ #Second ]
* Tax filing resources [ #Third ]
* Other tax news [ #Fourth ]
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* Tax relief for West Virginia storm victims*
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The IRS announced tax relief for businesses and individuals in parts of West Virginia [ [link removed] ] affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on *Feb. 15*.
These taxpayers have until *Nov. 3* to file various federal business and individual tax returns and make tax payments.
The same relief is available to any counties added to the disaster area later. Visit the Tax Relief in Disaster Situations page [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov for the current list of eligible locations.
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* IRS shares FAQs to help businesses with Employee Retention Credit and income tax returns*
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The IRS shared a set of frequently asked questions on the Employee Retention Credit and income tax [ [link removed] ]. The information explains how businesses can resolve issues with income tax returns if the business:
* Didn’t reduce its wage expense and their ERC claim was allowed, or
* Reduced its wage expense and their ERC claim was disallowed.
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* Tax filing resources*
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*Free options available for preparing and filing taxes
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The IRS encouraged taxpayers who still need to prepare and file their tax returns to check out the many free options available [ [link removed] ].
IRS Free File offers free tax preparation software through IRS partners on IRS.gov. Also, the IRS offers free in-person help through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
*Check out the latest IRS Tax Time Guide*
The IRS encourages taxpayers to file a tax return or pay taxes they owe using electronic options [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov by *April 15*. These digital tools can help taxpayers avoid owing late filing and interest fees.
*Act now to claim refunds from tax year 2021*
More than 1.1 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2021 [ [link removed] ] but face an *April 15* deadline to submit their tax returns.
The IRS estimates that more than $1 billion in refunds remain unclaimed by taxpayers who haven’t filed their Form 1040, Federal Income Tax Return, for the 2021 tax year. Those who need to file their 2021 tax return should start preparing now so they can file by the deadline.
Current and prior year tax forms, such as the tax year 2021 Forms 1040 and 1040-SR and instructions are available on the IRS.gov Forms and Instructions page [ [link removed] ] or by calling toll-free 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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* Other tax news*
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These topics may be of interest to small businesses and their partners:
* April 1 final day to begin required withdrawals form IRAs and 401(k)s [ [link removed] ]
* Myth-busting federal tax refunds [ [link removed] ]
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