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Coronavirus
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Environment
Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage
Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
Money
No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans
While being the child of a member of Congress may have its perks, they are responsible for repaying their student loans.
Health
Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance
Eligibility for those financial assistance policies varies from state to state and hospital to hospital, so it’s important to check your hospital’s policies first.
Money
No, parents can’t claim the child tax credit for children who turn 18 in 2021
The IRS has begun sending monthly child tax credit payments to eligible parents with children who will be 17 and younger at the end of the year.
Money
Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know
The VERIFY team answers questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan.
Money
Yes, Venmo is imposing a new service fee, but only for certain transactions
A meme going viral across social media shows a do’s and don’ts guide for small business owners who might use Venmo or Cash App for transactions.
Money
Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit
The IRS this week announced an online tool that non-filers can use to register for child tax credit payments. The first advance payments go out July 15.
Money
No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real
The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
National
Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?
President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
Government
No, the federal government isn’t dropping enhanced unemployment benefits, but some states are
Some states are dropping the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the federal government due to the pandemic in June or July.
Money
Yes, the 16th Amendment was properly ratified, so file your tax return
It’s a myth that too few states ratified the 16th Amendment, making the income tax invalid, the IRS and an expert says.
Environment
Yes, carbon credits are legitimate and some companies really do use them to offset carbon usage
Experts say the average consumer should do their own due diligence to make sure the carbon credits they’re purchasing are valid.
Money
No, the children of members of Congress are not exempt from repaying their student loans
While being the child of a member of Congress may have its perks, they are responsible for repaying their student loans.
Health
Yes, most hospitals are required to offer financial assistance
Eligibility for those financial assistance policies varies from state to state and hospital to hospital, so it’s important to check your hospital’s policies first.
Money
No, parents can’t claim the child tax credit for children who turn 18 in 2021
The IRS has begun sending monthly child tax credit payments to eligible parents with children who will be 17 and younger at the end of the year.
Money
Child tax credit fast facts: Everything parents and guardians need to know
The VERIFY team answers questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan.
Money
Yes, Venmo is imposing a new service fee, but only for certain transactions
A meme going viral across social media shows a do’s and don’ts guide for small business owners who might use Venmo or Cash App for transactions.
Money
Yes, people who haven’t filed taxes can get this year’s child tax credit
The IRS this week announced an online tool that non-filers can use to register for child tax credit payments. The first advance payments go out July 15.
Money
No, the viral ‘defend billionaires’ Elon Musk billboard isn’t real
The billboard is a piece of digital art by someone who regularly creates conceptual advertisements with anti-billionaire messages.
National
Did Biden previously pledge to forgive $10,000 of federal student loan debt?
President Joe Biden has released his proposed budget and the omission of federal student loan debt forgiveness has caught many people's attention.
Government
No, the federal government isn’t dropping enhanced unemployment benefits, but some states are
Some states are dropping the enhanced unemployment benefits provided by the federal government due to the pandemic in June or July.
Money
Yes, the 16th Amendment was properly ratified, so file your tax return
It’s a myth that too few states ratified the 16th Amendment, making the income tax invalid, the IRS and an expert says.
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