- January 29, 2022
- Posted by: Bastion team
- Category: World News
Table of Contents
Headlines
– Substantial economic growth in 2021 means there will be no fourth stimulus check in the near future
– Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 5.7% in 2021, the fastest annual growth since the Reagan administration
– Bipartisan talks continue in Congress over the fate of the Child Tax Credit expansion
– US unemployment falls to the lowest rate since the start of the pandemic at 3.9%
– President Biden on positive economic news: “We are finally building an American economy for the 21st Century“
– It’s not too late to claim the full value of the expanded Child Tax Credit
– How long do you have to file your taxes in tax season 2022?
– Payment schedule for Social Security checks across 2022 released
– IRS boss Chuck Rettig warns of tax refund delays: “Avoiding a paper tax return is more important than ever this year”
– You can now use SNAP food stamp benefits in US restaurants
Useful information & links:
Child Tax Credit
– Congress let the Child Tax Credit expansion expire in December, withdrawing payments for millions of families
Social Security
– How to calculate the full entitlement in Social Security benefits
– SSA announces payment structure for retirees?