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IRS starts sending refunds to those who overpaid taxes on unemployment benefits By Irina Ivanova Millions of tax refunds delayed
Americans who overpaid taxes on unemployment benefits this year will start to receive refunds this week, the Internal Revenue Service announced Friday.
Under the American Rescue Plan, workers who received $10,200 or less in unemployment benefits last year don t have to pay taxes on that money, as they normally would. However, Congress passed the law change in March, after millions of people had already filed their tax returns. As many as 10 million people potentially overpaid their taxes and could be in line for refunds, the IRS said Friday.
Can my tax refund be garnished for late student loan payments?
By Christy Bieber article
Income tax refunds normally can be garnished for unpaid federal student loan debt. But this year, the rules are different. (iStock)
The coronavirus pandemic has left many individuals unable to repay their federal student loans. Fortunately, the federal government temporarily shielded loan borrowers from the consequences of unpaid debt. The Biden Administration has taken steps to help student loan borrowers include setting interest to 0%, pausing loan payments, and stopping collection activity including the seizure of tax refunds.
While these reforms to student loans have provided a temporary reprieve, they apply only to federal student loans. And if you re struggling with them, it s a good idea to plan ahead and look for a long-term repayment plan solution for when monthly payments resume.
Tax Refund Nightmare: Why Your Refund from the IRS Could Be Delayed
The IRS is struggling due to not just the pandemic, but a change in tax rules, and the sheer volume of tasks at hand.
There is old saying that the two things you can’t escape are death and taxes, and even as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the filing deadline from April 15 to May 17 this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the taxman will still expect to be paid on time. Yet, many who overpaid throughout the year who are waiting for their refund may have to wait a bit longer.
What the Biden Administration Can Do Now To Make College More Affordable, Accountable, and Racially Just
February 3, 2021, 12:01 am
To read about actions that Congress can take, see 6 Actions Congress Should Take on Higher Education in 2021.
As the pandemic rages on, Congress has a historic opportunity to reform the U.S. higher education system to meet the needs of the moment. Read the column
There has perhaps never been such a critical need for a new presidential administration to tackle the problems of American higher education. President Joe Biden and Education Secretary nominee Miguel Cardona face the ravages of a pandemic and recession, growing racial inequity, and the damage done by a previous administration intent on hampering oversight, undoing student protections, and emboldening poor-quality colleges.