Thursday, May 28, 2020

12 p.m. Eastern Time

 

This free 90-minute teleconference is open to All

 

Call in Telephone Number: (888) 331-8226 Access Code: 6688968

 

Participants attending will learn about recent relief for Individuals, including Social Security Recipients, Non-Filers (no filing requirement), and Veterans provided by the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.  

Join Shawn Savage IRS Stakeholder Liaison, Alexander Weber General Counsel Maine Revenue Services, Mark Carrell IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) Local Taxpayer Advocate for Maine, Helen Hall Staff Attorney for Pine Tree Legal Assistance LITC, Daniel Caruso, Senior Tax Consultant, IRS-SPEC who will cover: 

• Economic Impact Payments, ranging from $1,200 to $2,400 (even more with qualifying dependents)

• Eligibility – How to determine if you qualify for the Economic Impact Payment

• Implementation – How the IRS facilitates delivery of the payments

• Where’s My Payment Tool – How to use a web app to determine payment status and provide bank account deposit information 

• Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Tool – How to use another web app to register for the Economic Impact Payment if you don’t otherwise have a return filing requirement

• Scam Protection – Learn how fraudsters will attempt to scam your payment and how to protect yourself

• Resources & Guidance - Find out where to get the information you need to learn more about the above topics

• Taxpayer Advocate Service – Advocacy During the COVID 19 Emergency

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)-Update on VITA Program in Maine during COVID-19  

• Pine Tree Legal Assistance LITC-Special website page dealing with COVID-19 and Services Offered 

• Maine Revenue Services- State Tax Issues