Millions of self-employed individuals missed billions in COVID-19 sick and family leave tax credits. If you filed your 2021 taxes late or got an extension, you might still be able to claim up to $32,220 by amending your return within three years of filing.
-- An estimated 30 million self-employed individuals and independent contractors across the United States just missed out on tens of billions of dollars by not claiming their Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The deadline for regular filers passed on April 18th, 2025, due to IRS rules for amending a previous tax return. But there is good news: for those who filed their 2021 taxes late or filed an extension, there is still time to claim these credits and recover much-needed funds.
Those who filed late or filed extensions for tax year 2021 in 2022 may still be eligible to claim up to $32,220 in tax credits. Individuals have three years after the initial filing to amend their taxes, meaning those who missed the initial deadline or filed extensions can still apply.
For example, if individuals 2021 taxes were filed on June 2, 2022, they have until June 2, 2025, to amend to claim the available tax credits they missed out on that year. If individuals waited until October 15, 2022, to file 2021 taxes, they have until October 15, 2025, to do so.
These credits are available for individuals in various professions, including Uber and Lyft drivers, beauty professionals, real estate agents, freelancers, contractors, small business owners, independent consultants, and anyone else who was self-employed or a 1099 contractor and faced disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. If individuals were self-employed in 2021 and missed work due to their own illness or to care for a family member, they may still qualify for these valuable credits.
Ryan Umina, CEO of SETC Pros and a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer, explains:
"Several million self-employed individuals and independent contractors have missed out on billions in tax credits because they simply didn’t take action before the deadline. The great news is that there’s still time for those who filed late or filed an extension for 2021. We’re here to help make the process simple, fast, and secure. Our data shows that around 40% of self-employed Americans filed late or filed extensions in 2021, leaving time for an estimated 10-15 million people to claim the credits they deserve. It’s money that they’re owed but didn’t know about when they filed for 2021–no different than any other tax credit that their accountant or tax software forgot to claim."
SETC Pros is at the forefront of helping self-employed individuals recover their Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits. Since its founding, the company has helped over 250,000 clients uncover more than $200,000,000.00 in missed tax credits. Through strategic partnerships with ID.me and others, SETC Pros proprietary software platform makes the process simple, safe, and secure. The average refund amount for an individual is about $5,000.00 but varies based upon income and dependent care.
“We believe it’s our duty to make sure people know about this opportunity and act before it’s too late,” says Ryan Umina, CEO of SETC Pros. “We’re committed to ensuring that those who qualify get the money they deserve, as quickly as possible.”
SETC Pros offers a free eligibility check, and most customers pay nothing until they receive their refund. To learn more, visit SETCPros.com.
About SETC Pros:
SETC Pros helps self-employed individuals claim the Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits established by the FFCRA legislation, having secured over $200 million in refunds for more than 250,000 clients. The company partners with ID.me for secure identity verification, offers industry-leading software, and provides an FDIC-insured Advance Loan to give clients fast access to their funds. For more information, visit SETCPros.com.
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