Report: Tax Prep Services Causing Delays For Stimulus Payments

Report: Tax Prep Services Causing Delays For Stimulus Payments

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The video discusses issues faced by US taxpayers in receiving expected payments, particularly those using H&R Block and similar services. Delays are attributed to the IRS lacking direct deposit information, affecting up to 21 million people. The IRS and Treasury Department are working to resolve these issues. The relief checks are part of a plan to ease pandemic-related economic strain, but many Americans find the payments insufficient for their needs.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did some US taxpayers face with their stimulus payments?

They received payments in foreign currency.

They received payments on time.

They received less than expected or nothing at all.

They received more than expected.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tax preparation service is mentioned as having issues with stimulus payments?

TurboTax

H&R Block

Liberty Tax

Jackson Hewitt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one reason for the delay in stimulus payments?

The IRS was waiting for additional funds.

The IRS had incorrect mailing addresses.

The IRS was understaffed.

The IRS did not have direct deposit information.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the relief checks according to the White House?

To support small businesses exclusively

To fund new infrastructure projects

To ease economic strain caused by the pandemic

To increase consumer spending

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do some Americans feel about the one-time payment?

It is sufficient for their monthly expenses.

It is unnecessary.

It is more than enough for their expenses.

It won't cover their monthly expenses.