Important information for IRS partners and government agencies and offices in New York City
The NYC Department of Finance, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the IRS are trying to reach New York City residents who appear to be eligible but did not claim the Earned Income Tax Credit on their 2020 federal tax returns. IRS already sent these individuals a letter, but they did not reply.
NYC sent second notices to over 3,500 residents in February of 2024and we welcome your help in alerting clients to this mailing.
The letter includes instructions, worksheets and information on where to get help. Those who receive these letters may be eligible to receive up to $6,660 from the IRS for tax year 2020, but they must reply and provide the requested information.
Also, these residents may be eligible for the State and/or City Earned Income Tax Credit for tax year 2020. If New York State determines they qualify for this credit, the State Department of Taxation and Finance will mail the New York State and City EITC checks directly to them with no further paperwork required.
How Can You Help?
Alert your clients, customers, or constituents about the mailing and encourage those who receive letters to reply and get the EITC they earned.
Use one of the examples below to get the word out about the NYC Department of Finance project or great your own.
But, Hurry:
Most filers need to file by May 17, 2024 for tax year 2020. But they should also, check their 2021, 2022 and 2023 tax returns to see if they claimed EITC. And, let them know to use the EITC Assistant to find out if they are eligible for 2020, 2021 or 2022. Also, provide links to the 1040X instructions PDF for information on filing amended returns for prior tax years if needed.