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  • Get up to $32K per individual for COVID Sick Pay.
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What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act & American Rescue Plan?


Launched in March of 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed by Congress to provide employees and self-employed individuals paid sick leave or paid leave caring for dependents due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Consolidated Appropriations Act later extended the FFCRA timeframe.
Then in March 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) released additional paid leave time to employees and self-employed individuals that missed work due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Qualified Sick &
Family Paid Leave wage credits

Watch this video to learn more.

A Simple Process To Find if You're Eligible

We provide an eligibility questionnaire, so you can find out if this credit might be available to you. Qualified Sick & Family Paid Leave wage credits can apply to eligible self-employed individuals. There is up to $32,220 available per individual! That is up to 26 weeks of paid leave, if you were unable to work due to qualifying pandemic related reasons.
Complete the eligibility questionnaire by clicking the ‘Begin Qualifying’ button. To see if this program can help you. Upload your documents, and then our experts will calculate your potential credit. File your amended returns with the IRS, and await your covid relief payments.

Am I eligible?

You may be if you are a self-employed individual or sole proprietor and missed work due to any of the following:

Vaccinations

Quarantine

Illness

Childcare


See if you're eligible:

$32,220

Earn up to this amount for eligible individuals

Why go with Linqqs?

Trusted professionals that focus on supporting Self-Employed Individuals.


Self-Employed Credit Experts



Our team focuses on Covid related tax credits, allowing us to be the experts and ensuring that your claim gets processed before it’s too late.

Get the Return You Deserve



We evaluate your claim to ensure we get your credit correct.

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All your questions will be answered with a dedicated team of Self Employed Credit experts.

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Our streamlined processes allow for faster results, which means you get your refund faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (extended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act), and the American Rescue Plan offer tax credits to individuals through paid sick leave and extended family and medical leave for COVID-19-related reasons.

To be eligible for Self Employed Qualified Sick & Family Paid Leave wage credits, you need to fulfill specific requirements. This includes being a self-employed individual, encompassing various categories such as sole proprietors, independent business owners, 1099 contractors, freelancers, gig workers, and single-member LLCs. Additionally, you must have filed a Schedule SE of IRS Tax form 1040 in either 2020 and/or 2021, showing a positive net income and the payment of self-employment tax on your earnings. Furthermore, qualification entails having missed work due to issues directly related to COVID-19.

The IRS will refund you for your 2020 and/ or 2021 tax credit via a check. Please note that if you have any outstanding tax liabilities, the refund will first be used to offset the tax balance.

The PPP (Paycheck Protection Program), under the CARES Act, aids in retaining employees on payroll, offering loans potentially forgivable for small businesses. Qualified Sick & Family Leave wage credits, stemming from the FFCRA, Consolidated Appropriations Act, and the American Rescue Plan, provide tax credits for individuals without requiring repayment. While PPP targets business support, Qualified Sick & Family Paid Leave wage credits aim to assist individuals affected by the economic impact of missing work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yes. The deadline to amend your 2020 and/or 2021 tax return for claiming or adjusting Qualified Sick & Family Paid Leave credits is three years from the original due date of the return. For the Qualified Sick & Family Paid Leave wage credits, the deadline for amending your 2020 tax return is April 15, 2024, and for your 2021 tax return, it is April 15, 2025.

The Qualified Sick & Family Paid Leave wage credit functions as a tax credit, not a loan or grant. Tailored to address needs similar to those covered by mandatory paid leave for employees, these tax credits aim to provide compensation for income lost due to COVID-19-related circumstances. Whether you were sick, caring for someone affected by COVID-19, or facing conditions hindering your ability to work, these credits aim to alleviate the financial impact on your income.

Covid related paid time off is available as follows: up to 60 days – 12 weeks between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021.Up to 70 days - 14 weeks between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021.