To avoid headaches and heartaches down the road, you need to have expert counsel to properly and fully document how you qualify for the SETC. Determining the amount of credit you can claim is not nearly as simple as you may think and that's why you need a CPA that specializes in the Self-Employed Tax Credit.
Asking your bookkeeper or CPA to apply will likely be a nightmare for them and for you. The IRS directives are complex, and many CPAs are not even equipped to handle your SETC unless that is their speciality.
If you worked for yourself in 2020 and/or 2021, you may qualify to get the SETC.
This includes people who own their own businesses with workers, subcontractors who get 1099 forms, and single-member LLCs.
You do not need to have a LLC to qualify.
The Self Employment Tax Credit (SETC) is a specialized tax credit designed to provide support to self-employed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. It acknowledges the unique challenges faced by those who work for themselves, especially during times of illness, caregiving responsibilities, quarantine, and related circumstances. This credit can be a valuable resource for eligible individuals to help bridge financial gaps caused by the unforeseen disruptions.
The Self Employment Tax Credit (SETC) is not a loan but a retroactive tax credit of your 2020 or 2021 income taxes and will be sent directly to you by the IRS by way of the US Treasury, in the form of a check or ACH deposit. Any SETC credits sent directly to you can be spent however you would like, and never need to be paid back. It applied to those who Identify as a Self-employed Individual.
A few examples, but not limited to, include:
Those earning an income via e-commerce sites like eBay, Etsy, Amazon, etc.
Owning and operating a Freelance Business where you provide services to another company but are not directly employed by them.
Sole Proprietors (Those Who Own Their Own Business)
Independent contractors (1099 workers)
Have filed a Schedule Self Employment (SE) of IRS Tax form 1040 in 2020 and/or 2021.
Have missed work or your business was effected due to Covid Related Issues
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I'll have my CPA or bookkeeper file for the SETC.
To avoid headaches and heartaches down the road, you need to have expert counsel to properly and fully document how you qualify for the SETC. Determining the amount of credit you can claim is not nearly as simple as you may think and that's why you need a CPA that specializes in the Self-Employed Tax Credit.
Asking your bookkeeper or CPA to apply will likely be a nightmare for them and for you. The IRS directives are complex, and many CPAs are not even equipped to handle your SETC unless that is their speciality.
The Sick and family Leave tax credit for self-employed and 1099 workers is for eligible self-employed individuals or independent contractors.
Under the FFCRA, eligible self-employed individuals or independent contractors could claim a refundable tax credit against their income tax liability for up to 100% of the qualified sick and family leave equivalent amounts, subject to certain limitations, if they were unable to work or telework due to COVID-19-related reasons.
The qualified sick leave equivalent amount was the lesser of either $511 per day or 100% of the average daily self-employment income for each day an individual was unable to work or telework because they were subject to a quarantine or isolation order, had COVID-19 symptoms and were seeking a medical diagnosis, or were caring for someone who was subject to a quarantine or isolation order or who had COVID-19 symptoms.
The qualified family leave equivalent amount was the lesser of either $200 per day or 67% of the average daily self-employment income for each day an individual was unable to work or telework because they needed to care for a child whose school or place of care was closed due to COVID-19.
To claim the tax credit, eligible self-employed individuals or independent contractors would report the qualified sick and family leave equivalent amounts on their 2019, 2020 or 2021 tax return, depending on when the leave was taken.
We just need a copy of your drivers license for identification, and we will collect all the other necessary documents for you from the IRS to file your SETC.
Not at all. We basically have an agreement letter on our website that you’ll need to read, sign and date. You will also need to a copy of your drivers license. That’s basically it. We Collect All The Necessary Documents For You From The IRS.
We try to make the process as easy and stress free as we can for you. We take over and get everything filed for you.
We will need to file an amendment on your tax return. We do this all the time. All we require from you is a copy of your 2019, 2020 and 2021 tax returns and a copy of your drivers license and we’ll handle the rest.
There are a few factors that go into calculating your tax credit refund amount. The biggest factors would be:
Your net income from your schedule C on your 2019, 2020 and 2021 tax returns.
How many days you were out sick or told to quarantine with Covid-19
How long you might have cared for a loved one affected by Covid-19.
How long any schools or daycare centers were closed (and you were forced to care for a minor child during the closings).
But the fastest and easiest way to find out how much you qualify for is to simply use our online questionnaire.
Yes. This tax credit is for self-employed individuals, small business owners, freelancers, and 1099 contractors only.
No. Unlike the ERTC, it is not taxable!
SETC is a tax credit not a loan. It is also not considered a grant as it’s a refund of taxes you’ve already paid.
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