【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, July 16, 2022】As an ongoing effort to enhance our valuable service to We Chinese in America website readers, We Chinese in America website posts English and Chinese versions of “IRS News Release” ， “IRS Fact Sheets”， and “tax tips” directly received from IRS Media Relations Office in Washington, D.C.. We are pleased to take on this important role partnering with IRS to better inform the public.

Extension filers: IRS.gov is the source for summertime tax help; agency encourages people to file soon

IR-2022-137, July 13, 2022

WASHINGTON — With millions of people still waiting to file their tax returns, the IRS reminds them to file as soon as possible and take advantage of special tools available on IRS.gov that can help them file. 

Summer may be a busy time for many, but it’s a great time to start tax planning - whether you still need to file a 2021 tax return or start planning for next year’s tax season. IRS.gov is the fastest and most convenient way to get tax-related information and help. The online tools are available any time, so taxpayers can use them at their convenience.

Here are some important reasons for taxpayers to visit IRS.gov this summer.

Get tax information 24/7
Taxpayers can use IRS.gov to:

• View the filing page to get information on most federal income tax topics.
• Access the Interactive Tax Assistant tool for answers to many tax law questions.
• Sign into their individual IRS online account to view their balance an tax records, manage communication preferences, make payments and more.
• Find the most up-to-date information about their tax refunds using the Where's My Refund? tool. Taxpayers can check the status of their refund 24 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of an e-filed return.

Taxpayers can also download the official IRS mobile app, IRS2Go, to check their refund status, make payments, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for helpful tax tips and more.

Adjust withholding now to avoid tax surprises next year
Summer is a great time for taxpayers to check their withholding to avoid a tax surprise next filing season. Life events like marriage, divorce, having a child or a change in income can affect taxes.

The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator on IRS.gov helps employees assess their income tax, credits, adjustments and deductions, and determine whether they need to change their withholding. If a change is recommended, the estimator will provide instructions to update their withholding with their employer either online or by submitting a new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.

File electronically

Taxpayers who requested an extension to Oct. 17 or missed the April 18 deadline can still prepare and e-file returns for free with IRS Free File, if they qualify. The IRS accepts electronically filed returns 24/7. There’s no reason to wait until Oct. 17 if filers have all the information and documentation they need to file an accurate return today. They can get their refund faster by choosing direct deposit.

Taxpayers who missed the April 18 deadline and owe should file and pay electronically as soon as possible to reduce penalties and interest. Taxpayers can make payments or set up payment plans online at IRS.gov/payments.

Find a taxpayer assistance center

The Taxpayer Assistance Center Locator tool has a new look and feel, featuring a dynamic map, a directions button and two tabs for inputting search criteria. It’s important to remember that Taxpayer Assistance Centers operate by appointment only. Taxpayers can make an appointment by calling the number for the office they want to visit.

Read information in other languages

Many pages on IRS.gov are now available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole and Chinese. Some of the multilingual resources include the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, e-file resources and many tax forms and publications.

Access the Alternative Media Center
At the online Alternative Media Center (AMC), taxpayers will find a variety of accessible products to help with the use of assistive technology such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays and screen magnifying software. These products include tax forms, instructions and publications that can be downloaded or viewed online as Section 508 compliant PDFs, HTML, eBraille, text and large print.

Please note that every product is not available in all formats. For example, tax forms are not available as HTML. To request paper copies of tax forms or instructions or publications in Braille or large print, taxpayers can call the tax form telephone number at 800-829-3676. Taxpayers can complete Form 9000, Alternative Media Preference, to choose to receive their IRS tax notices in Braille, large print, audio or electronic formats. This includes notices about additional taxes or penalties owed. Taxpayers can include the completed form with their tax return, mail it as a standalone form to the IRS or they can call 800-829-1040.

Keep current with IRS Tax Tips
Taxpayers can subscribe to IRS Tax Tips to get easy-to-read articles sent directly to their e-mail from the IRS. Tax Tips are brief, to the point and cover various tax topics, like year-round tax planning and understanding taxpayer rights.

More helpful links:

• Gig Economy Tax Center
• Child and Dependent Care Credit
• About Form W-2

Source: IRS News Release

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, July 15, 2022】From the federal epidemic prevention general Fauci (Anthony Fauci) to San Francisco Mayor London Breed, these public figures have insisted on continuing to work remotely after the COVID19 diagnosis. Of course, their statements are on the one hand to give the people confidence, and on the other hand to show their determination to be responsible. But medical experts are strongly opposed, because everyone mistaken the COVID-19 as "catch a cold", thinking that they can continue to work with willpower, but in fact, the COVID- 19 is an acute infectious disease, if you don't give your body time to rest, it will evolve in the future Grow Covid-19, or leave behind other bane. (Photo from Getty Imaages)

Statistics from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 10% of people still work sick after contracting Covid-19, partly because of financial pressures, and one day off work would make it harder to make ends meet, and partly because of requests from supervisors. Hope they will show their fighting spirit even if they are sick. But multiple experts interviewed by the Los Angeles Times said that was definitely a misconception.

Susan Cheng, a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Caitlin McAuley, a family medicine specialist at Keck Medicine of USC, and David Putrino, a rehabilitation specialist at Mount Sinai Health System, all emphasized in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that the COVID - 19 is an acute infectious disease. It's not a normal "catch a cold", not to mention that even if you catch a cold, you should rest well. Forcing yourself to use 80% of your energy to continue working will only make your physical and mental condition worse and worse.

(Source: World News Network)

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【《We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, July15, 2022】As an ongoing effort to enhance our valuable service to We Chinese in America website readers, We Chinese in America website posts English and Chinese versions of “IRS News Release” ， “IRS Fact Sheets”， and “tax tips” directly received from IRS Media Relations Office in Washington, D.C.. We are pleased to take on this important role partnering with IRS to better inform the public.

IRS online account makes it easy for taxpayers to view their tax info anytime
IRS Tax Tip 2022-105

Taxpayers who want to check their account information including balance, payments, tax records and more, can log into their IRS online account. It’s a simple and secure way to get information fast.

Taxpayers can view:

• Their payoff amount, which is updated for the current day
• The balance for each tax year for which they owe taxes
• Their payment history
• Key information from their most current tax return as originally filed
• Payment plan details if they have one
• Digital copies of select IRS notices
• Economic Impact Payments if they received any
• Their address on file

Taxpayers can also use their online account to:

• Select an electronic payment option.
• Set up an online payment agreement.
• Access tax records and transcripts.
• Approve and electronically sign Power of Attorney and Tax Information Authorization requests from their tax professional.

Taxpayer's balance will update no more than once every 24 hours, usually overnight. Taxpayers should also allow 1 to 3 weeks for payments to show up in the payment history.

(Source: IRS Tax Tips)

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【We Chinese in America》Media Editor Tang Zhao, July 14, 2022】 Many people worry that the confined space of flying will greatly increase the chance of contracting the COVID -19. Intensive care physician Huang Xuan shared the research on Facebook. He pointed out that "in air travel, the chance of being infected by COVID-19 is much lower than when you are in an office, classroom, supermarket or MRT." As long as you are prepared for two things, you can still arrange a trip abroad. (Photo from World News Network)

Huang Xuan said in the post that the study analyzed the data of nearly 140 million air passengers and found 2,866 passengers who were confirmed to be infected in air travel. On average, one in every million air passengers gets infected, and the rate is much lower than on the ground. The reasons are as follows:

1.The ventilation system in the cabin is of a very high level, which is much higher than the ventilation rate of the space we live in;

2.The cabin faces the back of the seat, which reduces the spread of face-to-face contact;

3.Before boarding the plane, most of the Negative certificates will be required to board the plane;

4.The procedures in the airport have been greatly simplified, including check-in and boarding, and many do not need to contact people;

5.Many procedures and facilities in the cabin have been improved to prevent infection

6.Everyone who takes the flight has real names and contact information, and it is easy to find someone if there is any change.

Huang Xuan explained that the current Omicron virus spreads very fast, and the incubation period is shortened. When the virus has penetrated into the community, it may be infected at any time. Infected inbound passengers are likely to be infected after completing the inspection report and before boarding the plane, and then take the test after disembarking.

Even so, Huang Xuan still reminded that if you want to go abroad, you must pay special attention to "two things". That is, "masks" and "vaccines". Wearing masks correctly can still effectively reduce the chance of infection; and many countries and airlines require vaccination before they can travel by air. Instead of "it's not that as soon as the borders open, you get on the plane fast, you're safe."

(Source: World News Network)

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