H&R Block has your back: Ready to assist filers with 2020 unemployment income
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is poised to assist clients in claiming the new tax break for unemployment income as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Clients who filed taxes with unemployment income in 2020 need not amend their returns, as per IRS guidance. The plan exempts the first $10,200 of unemployment income from taxation for eligible taxpayers. H&R Block is offering resources and updates to clients, addressing tax implications and job search credits, as states finalize their alignment with the federal tax break.
- No need for clients to amend their 2020 tax returns, simplifying the filing process.
- Availability of resources and support for clients regarding unemployment income.
- Potential increase in client engagement due to new tax break provisions.
- Uncertainty remains as many states have yet to finalize their alignment with the federal unemployment tax break.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block’s (NYSE: HRB) DIY products and offices are ready to help clients with unemployment income in 2020 claim the new tax break in the American Rescue Plan Act. For clients with 2020 unemployment income who already filed their taxes through H&R Block, there is no action to take now, as the IRS has advised people not to amend their return at this time.
“Because of the pandemic, unemployment is new to millions of Americans filing taxes this year. We know these individuals have been through a lot this past year and we’re ready to help whether that’s filing a return or keeping those who already filed informed about how they will receive this benefit,” said Jeff Jones, H&R Block president and CEO.
On March 11, the American Rescue Plan was signed into law and included a provision that the first
To reduce the uncertainty for taxpayers with unemployment income, H&R Block will be providing information to clients with unemployment income who already filed, and will update its Unemployment Resource Hub, which includes details about:
- The tax impacts of unemployment, including this 2020 unemployment income tax break,
- The financial impacts of unemployment, such as borrowing against your 401(k), and
- Getting back to work, with information on job search-related tax credits and deductions.
Many states continue to finalize if and how they will align with the federal unemployment tax break included in the American Rescue Plan. H&R Block will update its products and share this information as it becomes available.
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