@Njdre80 wrote:
@macuser_22 Where is this stated in writing that this is the correct process and not to amend? I've been tracking this closely as I already filed, but so far it it seems the word is to wait for instructions.
The head of the IRS said it in a Congressional hearing Thursday.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2020-jobless-benefits-tax-exempt-10200-explained/story?id=76562876
You can go to CSPAN and watch the hearing if you want.
Should those Americans who have already filed taxes without knowing about the $10,200 exemption file an amended return?
"Absolutely not," the head of the Internal Revenue Service Charles Rettig said in testimony on Capitol Hill Thursday.
"We believe we’re sensitive to the situation that people are in. We believe that we will be able to handle this on our own. We believe that we will be able to automatically issue refunds associated with the $10,200," Rettig told lawmakers.
This IRS article also says do not amend.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-statement-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021
**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
