Self-Employed individuals can receive up to $32,220 in tax credit for missed work in the 2021 tax year due to COVID
Applies to 1099 Contractors, Small Business Owners, Sole Proprietors, Freelancers, and Gig-Workers
These credits are NOT a loan or grant, but simply a refund from taxes you already paid in 2021, non taxable credit
Claim the days COVID-19 affected your ability to work up to $511 per day
Deadline April 15th, 2025 for 2021 tax year credits - ACT NOW!
Less than 5 Minutes!
Couldn’t work due to Covid? Up to $511 per day of work missed.
No Tax Document Upload.
Photo ID and Facial Scan allow for Tax Transcripts to be pulled from IRS
Credit has been around since 2020! Your accountant forgot to tell you about it. We have you covered!
Receive your express refund as quick as 7 days.
Our state-of-the-art fully automated process simplifies your experience. Just fill out the questionnaire, and forget the hassle of gathering documents or chasing down your CPA.
Our team of tax credit specialists is dedicated to making your experience seamless. From your initial eligibility check to receiving your refund, we're here to answer your questions and provide personalized support
Our custom-designed dashboard offers real-time updates at every step of the process. We also send alerts through text and email to keep you informed.
The Self-Employed Tax Credit (SETC) is claimable for the 2021 tax year. This credit is based on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and falls under the “Sick and Family Leave Credit”. Keep in mind, it can take as long as six months to receive your check from the IRS. Please note: you may apply for this credit yourself, or have your CPA or accountant file it for you.
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When you select the "Express Refund" option, you will verify some additional information with the bank. Once that’s complete, you simply sign and mail your complete packet, along with your Customer Bar Code (provided with packet) to our partners processing center in Roseville, CA. A pre-paid shipping label is provided for you in your customer portal
After your file is reviewed for accuracy, we ship all necessary documents to various IRS locations. Once all packages are delivered to the IRS, our banking partner sends your funds to your selected bank account by ACH transfer. Typically, the entire process can be completed in about 5-7 business days.
Normal IRS wait times are 16-20 weeks or longer. This option gives you the opportunity to put the majority of your refund in your pocket in a matter of days.
To check the status of your application and see live updates, simply visit your customer portal at https://pros.setctaxreturn.com.
In the portal, you can track your application’s progress in real-time. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at info@setctaxreturn.com. We’re here to help every step of the way!
Your file status shows "Do Not Qualify" because, based on the IRS transcripts we received, you don't meet the requirements for the Sick Leave Credit for 2021. This could be due to a few reasons:
We’ve sent you an email specifying which of these reasons applies to your situation. According to IRS regulations, you don’t qualify for the Sick Leave or Family Leave Credit for 2021. Our program works in conjunction with the tax transcripts on file with the IRS.
We recommend consulting with a tax professional for further clarification. Thank you for applying with us.
Unfortunately the deadline for 2020 has passed. You may only claim your credit for 2021.
Yes, if you filed as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) in 2021, both you and your former spouse must sign the current 1040 and 1040X forms for the SETC refund, even if you are now divorced or separated.
If your former spouse is deceased, you may need to include a copy of their death certificate when mailing the final documents to the IRS.
If you received a letter from the IRS asking you to call them, please reach out to the IRS as soon as possible. Typically, the IRS will need to verify your identity or address in order to complete the processing of your Sick Leave and Family Leave Credit refund.
Taking action quickly will help ensure your claim is processed without further delay.
Form 8821 is used to officially request tax transcripts from the IRS. We do not send this form to the client or the IRS. Instead, it is submitted directly to the IRS for transcript requests by the appropriate party. The forms that we provide to clients are related to the 2021 amendment process, including the 1040-X, 1040, Schedule 3, and Form 7202. Additionally, we provide Form 8888, which specifies the account for the IRS to deposit your refund.
Form 8888 tells the IRS where to deposit your refund. For clients using Chase Bank or PNC Bank, after entering your routing and account number on Form 8888 and printing it, the form will not display your actual account information. Instead, it will show a "tokenized" routing and account number.
This "tokenized" number is encrypted for your security and privacy. If you are using Chase or PNC Bank, the routing and account number shown on the printed Form 8888 is tokenized. You can contact your bank (Chase or PNC) to confirm the correct routing and account information.
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