A complete list of news releases issued by the IRS in 2022 regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief and Economic Impact Payments for quick reference by the media and tax professionals. IR-2022-220, IRS reminder: For many employers and self-employed people, deferred Social Security tax payment due Dec. 31 IR-2022-217, IRS reminds those over age 72 to start withdrawals from IRAs and retirement plans to avoid penalties IR-2022-203, Get Ready now to file your 2022 federal income tax return IR-2022-199, IRS reminds taxpayers IRS Free File remains open until Nov. 17 IR-2022-185, IRS: Deadline to file 2019 and 2020 tax returns to get COVID penalty relief postponed in declared disaster areas IR-2022-183, Employers warned to beware of third parties promoting improper Employee Retention Credit claims IR-2022-181, Grandparents and other relatives with eligible dependents can qualify for 2021 Child Tax Credit IR-2022-178, IRS sending letters to over 9 million potentially eligible families who did not claim stimulus payments, EITC, Child Tax Credit and other benefits; Free File to stay open until Nov. 17 IR-2022-165, IRS updates answers to states and local governments on taxability and reporting of payments from Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds IR-2022-163, Reminder: File 2019 and 2020 returns by Sept. 30 to get COVID penalty relief IR-2022-162, IRS advises that improperly forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans are taxable IR-2022-155, COVID tax relief: IRS provides broad-based penalty relief for certain 2019 and 2020 returns due to the pandemic; $1.2 billion in penalties being refunded to 1.6 million taxpayers IR-2022-106, Face-to-face IRS help without an appointment available during special Saturday opening on May 14 IR-2022-105, IRS provides guidance for residents of Puerto Rico to claim the Child Tax Credit IR-2022-89, IRS reminds employers of penalty relief related to claims for the Employee Retention Credit IR-2022-85, Try IRS.gov first for last-minute tax help and tips IR-2022-81, 2021 return done? Next step: use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to make sure withholding is right for 2022 IR-2022-72, Letters about third-round of Economic Impact Payments issued; important steps to take for missing payments and corrections IR-2022-51, Face-to-face IRS help available in more than 30 cities on Saturday, March 12 IR-2022-29, Tax Time Guide: American Rescue Plan changes can boost refunds for many families; people should file even if they haven’t for years IR-2022-26, IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers open on special Saturdays for face-to-face help IR-2022-23, Tax Time Guide: Important considerations before filing a 2021 tax return IR-2022-19, All third Economic Impact Payments issued; parents of children born in 2021, guardians and other eligible people who did not receive all of their third-round EIPs can claim up to $1,400 per person through the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit IR-2022-18, IRS begins 2022 tax season; urges extra caution for taxpayers to file accurate tax returns electronically to speed refunds, avoid delays IR-2022-16, Top 5 things to remember when filing income tax returns in 2022 IR-2022-14, IRS Free File available today; filers can claim important tax benefits IR-2022-12, Get ready for taxes: Bookmark IRS.gov resources and online tools to use before, during and after filing IR-2022-08, 2022 tax filing season begins Jan. 24; IRS outlines refund timing and what to expect in advance of April 18 tax deadline
