The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department announced today that millions of American families will soon receive their final advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of December. Eligible families who did not receive advance payments can claim the Child Tax Credit on their

The Internal Revenue Service joined with several leading nonprofit groups to highlight a special tax provision that allows more people to deduct donations to qualifying charities on their 2021 federal income tax return - up to $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples.

Today, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the nomination of Patrick Cicero, Esq., a lawyer with extensive experience in utility matters impacting Pennsylvanians, to serve as Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate. “The Office of Consumer Advocate provides critical representation to Pennsylvanians in

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today highlighted Pennsylvania’s spending plan for approximately $1.2 billion in enhanced federal Medicaid funding made available to states through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This funding will support Medicaid’s home and community-based

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today announced updates to its unemployment claim filing system that will enhance self-service flexibility and speed up payments to individuals who file claims by phone. While the improvements are implemented, the Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT)

Governor Tom Wolf today announced that the federal government has granted his request for a one-month extension for individuals in the eight counties eligible for Individual Assistance to apply for federal aid. Survivors of the remnants of Hurricane Ida in the following counties have until Jan. 10

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take important actions this month to help them file their federal tax returns in 2022, including special steps related to Economic Impact Payments and advance Child Tax Credit payments. This is the second in a series of reminders to help

Max W. Laun, Esq., has been named the Interim Executive Director of Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. (PLAN, Inc.). PLAN, Inc. provides funding that supports free civil legal services to Pennsylvanians through a coordinated system of nonprofit legal aid organizations. Laun will fill the position