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If qualified, you are eligible for up to $32,220 in relief funds!
Did you know that the government has set aside billions in tax credits for self-employed individuals impacted by COVID-19 disruptions? In fact, an estimated $1,000,000,000 has already been paid to people just like you.
The SETC Program offers financial relief to those affected by the pandemic. The specific name of these historic tax credits are the Credits for Sick and Family Leave, as outlined in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Every person with positive self-employment earnings in tax year 2021 (including 1099 contractors) impacted by COVID-19, is eligible. Professions like realtors, stylists, construction trades, gig workers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and more were some of the hardest hit, with over 40 million Americans qualifying.
It’s FREE and confidential to apply. With SETC Pros, there’s no need for uploading old tax documents to claim your credit. Best of all, the IRS pays an additional estimated 16% in interest to the quote we prepare for you!
Act now before time runs out! This historic program ends on April 15, 2025.
View our requirements below to see if you qualify for a refund.
Our team of tax credit specialists is dedicated to making your experience seamless. From your initial eligibility check to receiving your refund, we're here to answer your questions and provide personalized support. Have a question? Don't hesitate to reach out!
Our proprietary technology, developed by tax experts, revolutionizes the way self-employed individuals claim their tax credits. No more confusion or paperwork. Check your eligibility for free and see how much you could be owed.
Since the pandemic, our mission has been to ensure self-employed individuals receive the financial support they deserve. Our team of experts has successfully secured tens of millions of dollars in tax refunds, and we're ready to help you claim your share.
Explore the success stories of individuals who entrusted SETC Pros for their Self-Employed Tax Credits—real experiences that highlight our commitment to delivering exceptional service and maximizing financial benefits.
I want to thank the SETC Pros team for their expertise and support for helping me get my tax credit back, the steps were easy, clear, and well-explained. Thank you all for one of the best experiences working with you. Five stars.
I personally think this application is the best application in helping people get some lost credit refund. Most people are unknown to this precious application, Thank You, so much for thinking out of the box for most of us…
My experience was amazing they answered the phone right away and got my money back thank you so much Wendy was very helpful And they were so patient with me thank you very much for your help I appreciate it
I would like to thank the SETC team. It’s been a pleasure working with you guys. I appreciate the opportunity and that you reminded me to act on it. Have a great weekend!
Thank you SETC Pros for your assistance with my amended return. The application was simple and the process was quicker than expected! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The SETC Pros experience was seamless, and the staff was extremely knowledgeable. They handled my refund quickly and efficiently. Excellent service!
SETC Pros was a great experience. And also a good help. It came when it was needed. I highly recommend for anybody that has filed 1099.
I’m glad I gave SETC Pros a chance. I was hesitant at first, but it was a simple process. They did most of the legwork—all I had to do was mail the IRS the forms that SETC Pros processed for me and wait for my check. Everything went smoothly without any problems.
SETC Pros staff is AMAZING, are very professional and dedicated, they work in my case and they got my refund, Amazing Job. CONGRATULATIONS SETC PROS STAFF. I recommend the service.
I recently received my amendment from the IRS. in the amount of $2042. Working with the people at SETC Pros was wonderful, and a great experience, They were very communicative with everything I needed, even though I had some problems with my bank, that was thinking the check from the IRS was fake. I can guarantee that this is 100% legit, and I recommend to all those small businesses out there to fill out your application with SETC Pros ASAP.
It was great to experience with you guys and the service it was amazing and everything your service is was amazing the time and thank you and I appreciate it guys.
I had a great experience with SETC Pros. Everything was easy and fast. The application and process didn’t take long and was very simple. Any questions that I had were answered through the FYI portal. I’m very pleased with the process of getting my refund. Thank you guys for everything!!
They helped me with the process of claiming the tax credit; they were very professional and trustworthy. They have people who speak both Spanish and English, which makes the process easier. I am very grateful for all the help from your company
SETC Pros was very helpful and assisted in submitting for the 2020 self employed tax credit. The process was simple and quick. The only issue I had was when I received my refund, the bank did not authorize their fee and I had to contact them for several days to get the fee paid.
I am very pleased with the advice the staff at SETC Pros gave me. Thanks to them, I was able to receive the money amended. I am very grateful for all the help they provided, and I would like to recommend them to others in the future.
Hello, my experience with SETC was a good one. They made it easy to get my funds and always replied quickly when I had questions about the process. It was longer than I expected but eventually the funds came through and helped my family out tremendously and we are grateful for the opportunity.
Thank you!
From the moment the process begins with the prequalification, I think the page is very simple and clear in terms of what needs to be done and answered. Then, once you are eligible, the process was also fast since I received the amount of my refund in a few days and the steps to follow to be able to request it. Everything was super clear so there were no confusions! I also contacted customer service to clear up a couple of doubts and I got a quick and efficient response! Thank you SETC PROS
Just wanted to thank you for introducing me to the self-employment tax credit. As SETC which I had no idea existed at the time. I would have never known that those benefits were available to me unless you would have reached out to me. Just want to thank you for following my information and allowing me to pay you back for the time that you spent on my case. Thank you again Eloisa
Their staff is not only friendly but also highly skilled. They are reliable, honest, and operate with integrity. I recommend them to anyone looking for great service.
Whenever I had a question I would call the SETC Pro customer support. My questions were answered professionally in a timely manner. The entire process was smooth and straightforward.
Thank you very much for your help in achieving this compensation. Otherwise I think I would not have succeeded. If possible, some information from you. With other services they give?
Once again. Thank you very much for everything.
At first I was a little skeptical, but when I saw the advertisement for the deliverytv page, which is managed by Mr. Luis Berti, I wrote to them and called them and they responded kindly. The process was extremely simple, the waiting time was much shorter than indicated, and I received my payment with additional interest. Very grateful to the entire SETC Pros team.
My experience with SETC Pros was an excellent experience. The customer service was always available to speak to, and the instructions to their procedure was well indicated and simple to understand. I will highly recommend family and friends to SETC Pros.
Working with SETC pros was a great experience. They made the process so smooth and easy. Thanks to them I received a refund I would’ve never known I was entitled to. I would highly recommend them to any self employed individual!
SETC was a great service which I highly recommend, its extra money in the pocket. I don’t see how anybody wouldn’t want this service. The process was easy and smooth since they handled everything. The customer service staff was also very friendly. No complaints from me.
Catch us in the news as we highlight how millions are missing out on valuable tax credits.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to ensure you get the tax credit refund you’re entitled to. In the rare event that we can’t secure your refund, rest assured you won’t face any financial burden. We take on all the risk. There is never a fee unless we recover money for you!
Here are ten of the most popular questions clients ask us about the Self-Employed Tax Credit. If you have a specific question in mind, please do not hesitate to contact us below.
Here’s how the Advance Funding Option works:
When you select the "Advance Funding" option, you'll first print and sign your documents. Then, mail them to the IRS via certified mail. After mailing, simply upload a picture of the receipt with tracking information to your customer portal.
SETC Pros and/or the bank will track when the IRS receives your documents. Once confirmed, we’ll process your advance funding request. Within 3 to 5 days of the IRS receiving your filing, you’ll receive your refund by direct deposit, minus our 20% processing fee and the 10.5% bank advance fee.
Since the IRS pays interest on the SETC claim, in most cases, the interest you receive from the IRS will cover the cost of the advance funding fee.
To check the status of your application and see live updates, simply visit your customer portal at https://myportal.setcpros.com.
In the portal, you can track your application’s progress in real-time. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re here to help every step of the way!
Your file status shows "Do Not Qualify" because, based on the IRS transcripts we received, you don't meet the requirements for the Sick Leave Credit for 2021. This could be due to a few reasons:
We’ve sent you an email specifying which of these reasons applies to your situation. According to IRS regulations, you don’t qualify for the Sick Leave or Family Leave Credit for 2021. Our program works in conjunction with the tax transcripts on file with the IRS.
We recommend consulting with a tax professional for further clarification. Thank you for applying with SETC Pros!
The "Prepared By" section with the signature required is left blank because the calculations for the Sick Leave and Family Leave Credit are performed by our proprietary software. Our software is designed to accurately calculate and maximize your SETC refund, following all IRS rules for qualifying and claiming these credits. To ensure accuracy, our Chief CPA randomly audits files to verify that the software is optimizing refunds for every applicant.
Similar to how TurboTax provides software to help individuals with tax return calculations, we are a software-based company assisting clients with calculations for amended returns. According to IRS guidelines, it would be incorrect for us to sign as an individual preparer, just as TurboTax does not sign returns that their software assists with.
Once you sign and mail your amended return, if the IRS has any questions or needs additional information to process your claim, SETC Pros will continue assisting you throughout the process. If your file requires review by a CPA or enrolled agent, it will be escalated to the appropriate channels.
The system will automatically maximize your 2021 refund amount. In some cases, clients may also qualify for certain 2020 benefits based on missed workdays due to COVID-19. The system will automatically calculate and maximize your benefit for both 2021 and any applicable carry-forward from 2020. All you need to do is complete the application, and we will handle the rest to ensure you receive the maximum benefit possible.
Yes, if you filed as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) in 2021, both you and your former spouse must sign the current 1040 and 1040X forms for the SETC refund, even if you are now divorced or separated.
If your former spouse is deceased, you may need to include a copy of their death certificate when mailing the final documents to the IRS.
If you received a letter from the IRS asking you to call them, please reach out to the IRS as soon as possible. Typically, the IRS will need to verify your identity or address in order to complete the processing of your Sick Leave and Family Leave Credit refund.
Taking action quickly will help ensure your claim is processed without further delay.
If the IRS link is not showing your claim as being processed, don't worry — this can happen. Many of our clients who submitted both their 2020 and 2021 amended returns in separate envelopes have reported that the 2021 return shows as being processed, but the 2020 return can take over 16 weeks to even appear as "in process."
In many cases, the IRS will send a letter after 16 weeks, either to verify your address for sending your refund check or to confirm your identity.
If you don't see your 2020 return being processed, it's important to call the IRS immediately to ensure there are no issues delaying your refund. You can reach an IRS live agent at 800-829-1040 or use their automated system at 866-464-2050.
If you've already called the IRS and they reported "No 2020 docs received," please let us know so we can escalate your case for further review.
If you've received an IRS letter requesting additional documentation or a resubmission, please email a copy of that letter to [email protected]. Once we receive it, our team will review the letter and promptly notify you of the next steps to complete the process.
Please make sure to forward any IRS letter requesting additional documentation to [email protected] so we can assist you efficiently.
If your IRS refund has not been received yet, but the transcript shows that the IRS issued payment, we recommend checking both your bank statements and your mail. The IRS may have either directly deposited your refund into your account or mailed you a paper check.
If you can't locate the refund, you can also call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for further assistance.
Once you’ve checked your bank statement and contacted the IRS if needed, please feel free to reach out to us again for further support. The processing fee was debited after the IRS payout was issued according to the transcript.
Form 8821 is a form used by our partner, Chart, to officially request tax transcripts from the IRS. SETC Pros does not send this form to the client or the IRS.
Only Chart sends Form 8821 directly to the IRS for requesting transcripts. The forms that SETC Pros provides to clients are related to the 2021 amendment process, which include the 1040-X, 1040, Schedule 3, and Form 7202.
Additionally, SETC Pros provides Form 8888, which specifies the account for the IRS to deposit your refund.
Form 8888 tells the IRS where to deposit your refund. For clients using Chase Bank or PNC Bank, after entering your routing and account number on Form 8888 and printing it, the form will not display your actual account information. Instead, it will show a "tokenized" routing and account number.
This "tokenized" number is encrypted for your security and privacy. If you are using Chase or PNC Bank, the routing and account number shown on the printed Form 8888 is tokenized. You can contact your bank (Chase or PNC) to confirm the correct routing and account information.
The IRS stated that “Self-Employed Tax Credit” is not the official name of the program. Instead, it is an industry term used to describe the program, which is officially known as the Sick Leave Tax Credit (for self-employed individuals) and the Family Sick Leave Tax Credit. On the SETC Pros intake page, you will only see questions related to these two categories—Sick Leave Tax Credit and Family Sick Leave Tax Credit.
The IRS also warned about scammers filling out tax documents for individuals who do not qualify, and charging a fee. At SETC Pros, we never charge a fee to qualify clients. We inform you upfront about how much you qualify for, and we only qualify individuals who had self-employment income in 2021. Additionally, we only use IRS-provided transcripts, ensuring that only those who meet the IRS guidelines for self-employment income and missed workdays due to COVID-19 qualify for the credit.
Another concern was scammers applying for the wrong tax year. At SETC Pros, we focus solely on 2021 applications, as outlined by the IRS.
Rest assured, when you apply with SETC Pros, we will only perform calculations and qualify you for a refund if you meet the specific criteria set by the IRS.
Do you have any other questions? Feel free to check your Customer Portal for updates, and don’t hesitate to call us if you need assistance.
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