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Published on Jan 30, 2025 by BPLC Team
As you file 2024 taxes here are some important details to keep in mind: Federal tax deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Request an extension: https://www.irs.gov/filing/get-an-extension-to-file-your-tax-returnFile federal taxes for free at https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free NYS tax deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025.Request an extension: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/ext.htm File NYS taxes for free at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile/ Use direct deposit for the quickest refunds.NYC residents [...]
Published on Jan 23, 2025 by Michelle Berney
Beginning January 1, 2025, children under 6 years of age with Medicaid or Child Health Plus (CHP) will maintain insurance coverage through the end of the month in which they turn 6, regardless of any change in household income. Note that this continuous coverage provision only applies to children with monthly CHP premiums of $0, $15, [...]
Published on Jan 13, 2025 by Leslie Bailey
The IRS announced it is using internal data to identify taxpayers who filed a 2021 tax return but did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit (worth up to $1,400). The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for individuals who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIP), also known as stimulus payments.The IRS [...]
Published on Jan 7, 2025 by Leslie Bailey
Effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the income guideline for the NYC Fair Fares program has increased from 120% FPL to 145% FPL, expanding access to more households.The program provides a 50% discount on public transportation to eligible low-income New Yorkers.New York City (NYC) residents may be eligible for Fair Fares NYC if they are:Between the ages [...]

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