Since April 2020, the Benefits Plus Learning Center has been current on the changes to policy and procedures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the height of the pandemic there were many federal and state waivers to provide greater flexibility in the application process for cash benefit programs. However, many of these waivers have [...]

NY Homeowner Tax Rebate Credit (HTRC) is a one-year tax credit program for eligible homeowners. The amount of the credit is between $250 and $350 and will be available through 2023. To be eligible, homeowners must be: Eligible for the 2022 School Tax Relief (STAR) credit or exemption,Make less than $250,000 a year (based on federal [...]

The lapse of the American Rescue Plan Act pulled back benefits for many tax programs including the child tax credit (CTC), child & dependent care credit (CDCC) and the earned income tax credit (EITC). These programs will revert back to the benefits and income guidelines available prior to the Act.The IRS has posted some key items [...]

For families who did not earn enough to file a 2021 tax return there is still time to claim the child tax credit!!! Claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, the full Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit or other credits. Taxpayers are encouraged to use electronic filing options including IRS Free File which is [...]