Introducing the Self-Employed
Tax Credit (SETC)
Amidst the pandemic, millions grappled with COVID-related challenges, including illness, symptoms, quarantine, and caregiving responsibilities. If you found yourself in such situations, where COVID impacted your ability to work, the SETC was designed to be your safety net, but it’s not too late.
If you were self-employed in 2020 and/or 2021, you could potentially qualify for the SETC. This includes sole proprietors who run businesses with employees, 1099 subcontractors, and single-member LLCs. If you filed a “Schedule C” on your federal tax returns for 2020 and/or 2021, you’re on the right track.
Whether you battled COVID, experienced COVID-like symptoms, needed to quarantine, underwent testing or cared for a family member affected by the virus, the SETC could be your financial relief. If the closure of your child’s school or daycare due to COVID restrictions forced you to stay home and impacted your work, we’re here to help.
It usually takes between 18-22 weeks to process the credit. Gig Worker Solutions has an Advance Option where you can get your money within 7-10 days.
You need to provide your unaltered tax returns for 2020 and 2021.
You are considered self-employed if you’re a: Sole proprietor, 1099 subcontractor, single-member LLC, freelancer, independent contractor, gig worker etc.
No, the SETC does not apply to W2 employees or employers with W2s.
The SETC is not a loan or a grant, it’s a tax refund. You don’t pay it back and you don’t pay taxes on it.
Gig Worker Solutions charge nothing up-front, just 20% AFTER you’ve received your check from the IRS
We see an average funding of around $17k out of the maximum $32,220. This amount really depends on your income level as well as how many days the pandemic impacted your work. People with dependents also get more on average.
To claim the SETC you will have to amend your tax returns for 2020/2021. You will need specialized CPA firm to do this, as most normal CPAs don’t know how to file for this credit. Gig Worker Solutions has partnered with Anchor Accounting Services to create a seamless application process where all the work is done for you at no up-front cost, and you only get charged 20% when you receive your money.
The deadline to claim the SETC for 2020 is April 15th 2024. For 2021 it’s April 15th 2025. However, the full amount potential of $32,220 is still available to the applicant until the program ends.
Not at all. For Gig Worker Solutions to file on your behalf all you need to do is upload tax returns from 2020 and 2021, and we’ll take care of the rest.