To apply, simply follow the link that you were provided to setcpros.com.  The application process is very easy and only takes about 5 minutes.

The Sick and Family Leave Tax Credit is a financial support measure designed for self-employed individuals and 1099 workers, created under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This legislation enables eligible individuals (gig workers, 1099, small business owners, certain partnerships, etc.…) to claim a refundable tax credit. Since its creation, this historic tax credit was specifically aimed at providing relief for those unable to work or telework due to certain circumstances related to COVID-19.

Key aspects of this tax credit include:

(1) Qualified Sick Leave Credit:

It covers up to 100% of qualified sick leave equivalent amounts, subject to a maximum of $511 per day.

The calculation is based on the lesser of $511 per day or 100% of the individual's average daily self-employment income.

This applies to days when an individual was unable to work due medically recommended or government ordered quarantine and/or isolation due to COVID-19, personally experiencing symptoms and seeking a diagnosis, or caring for someone under quarantine or with symptoms of COVID-19.

(2) Qualified Family Leave Credit:

The credit also extends to qualified family leave, covering up to 67% of the average daily self-employment income, with a maximum benefit of $200 per day.

This is applicable for days when an individual could not work because they were required to care for a child whose school or care facility was closed due to COVID-19.

These credits were established as part of broader effort by Congress to provide financial support to those impacted by the pandemic, acknowledging the unique challenges faced by self-employed individuals and independent contractors.

You will not need to upload any documents. We retrieve your records electronically from the IRS so that we may provide you with a quote. The only item you will need is your ID, as the system will require an ID verification to ensure that nobody else can apply for you except you.

Generally you need to have filed a tax return with a Schedule C, as all self employed people do. As long as you have a positive net income you should qualify for the program. Once you click through and fill out the basic fields, the system will qualify you.

Perfect, you’re all set. Now, simply visit our qualification form above, honestly answer the questions, and our technology will retrieve your past year’s tax data from the IRS. Once that information is received, we will provide you with your realized, maximum tax benefit under this program. Our process only takes a few minutes to complete. Best of all, checking your eligibility is 100% free.

Our proprietary process eliminates the need to upload any tax documents. Our significant corporate partnerships allow SETC Pros to securely retrieve your pertinent tax data from the IRS at no expense to you.

There is No Cost to Apply, and it only takes a few minutes to complete your SETC refund application.  Another advantage to applying through SETC Pros is our proprietary process that eliminates the need to upload any tax documents.  Once you’ve submitted your application, we typically receive your IRS data within about three to five business days and will calculate your SETC refund amount.

Once your SETC refund amount is calculated, please look to receive an official notice with your total maximum SETC refund amount.  Included will be a banking information request so that we can debit your account for our fee AFTER you receive your SETC refund from the IRS.  Alternately, if you’d prefer to use a charge card this is acceptable.   If you owe back taxes in the amount of $500 or more, we will send you a pre-paid invoice to pay our fee.

Next, you will receive an email to log into your SETC Pros Customer Portal to access and print your necessary IRS forms to be completed, signed and mailed to the IRS via the Post Office (USPS).  Once received by the IRS, processing typically takes between four (4) and sixteen (16) weeks.

Please note, per recent IRS information, the 2021 refund will be issued by direct deposit.

Those who qualify for the SETC program can claim up to $32,200. 

YES. As long as you had any self-employment income in either 2020 or 2021 and you had a Schedule C on your tax return, then you likely have money waiting that you are entitled to. Please apply so you can claim it.

YES. If you had Zero positive business income on your Schedule C, or a loss, in 2021, then you likely will not qualify for the SETC. Please take a look at your Schedule C from your taxes and check line 29 or 31 or Net Profit or Loss… If that number is a zero or a negative, then you would not qualify for anything under the SETC. If you see a positive number at the bottom of your Schedule C, then please email us the image of that Schedule C and we will look into that further.