In March, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide relief to Americans affected by COVID-19, which included a provision that authorized the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to send direct payments to individuals who may be financially strained by the current state of the economy, called Economic Impact Payments (EIP). Please see below for the latest IRS updates regarding your EIP and the 2020 tax season:

• Click here to find out if you are eligible for an EIP. Low-income individuals are eligible.
• If you are not required to file taxes, use the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info tool to register for your EIP. You should not use this tool if you already filed or are required to file a 2018 or 2019 tax return.
• The IRS is adding 3,500 telephone representatives to answer your EIP questions. While the most frequently asked EIP questions and answers can be found here, you may find additional assistance by calling 800-919-9835.
• In March, the IRS launched The People First Initiative to provide taxpayers with COVID-19-related hardships compliance relief. Find answers to your questions regarding The People First Initiative by clicking here.
• The IRS just started accepting 2021 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic grants. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please click here.
• As you may know, the April 15 tax deadline was extended to July 15. Having said that, it is still best to complete your taxes too early rather than too late. I encourage you to take advantage of the IRS’ Free File tool to assist you with your taxes.

Should you have any additional questions throughout the tax filing season, the IRS is available to answer your questions 24/7. Simply click here to access the IRS's Interactive Tax Assistant or check out irs.gov/help/ita. As always, my office is here to help you find the resources you need as we work through the 2020 tax season.

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has been helping our brave veterans throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie sent Members of Congress this report, detailing the Department's work during this crisis, which I want to share with you. I commend the VA for their diligent efforts during COVID-19 to ensure our veterans are well-cared for and informed. I look forward to supporting the VA in their continued care for our nation’s veterans.

Thursday evening, I spoke with Wisconsin members of Concerned Veterans for America about what Congress is doing to help veterans during the COVID-19 outbreak and how VA medical centers are adapting to continue serving their communities.

United States Capitol and House and Senate Office Buildings: All Buildings CLOSED to the public and tours canceled through June 8, 2020. Tours are currently scheduled to resume at 8:00 a.m. on June 9th, 2020.

Library of Congress: All buildings CLOSED to the public and tours SUSPENDED until further notice. All Library-sponsored public programs are currently postponed or canceled until July 1, 2020.

White House Tours - CLOSED to the public until further notice.

FBI Building: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

Department of State: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

Pentagon: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

Smithsonian Museums: All buildings CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

Holocaust Museum: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts: Building CLOSED to the public and all performances SUSPENDED until August 9, 2020.

National Cherry Blossom Festival: All events CANCELLED

Museum of the Bible: CLOSED until further notice.

International Spy Museum: CLOSED until further notice.

National Arboretum: CLOSED until further notice.

U.S. Supreme Court: Building CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Ford’s Theatre: Public access and performances SUSPENDED until further notice Production of "Guys and Dolls” has been postponed to spring 2021.

National Law Enforcement Museum: All tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

U.S. Treasury Building: Public tours suspended until further notice.

National Gallery of Art: Closed to the public through September 7, 2020. Virtual tours of the gallery are available online.

National Museum of Women in the Arts: CLOSED to the public through June 30, 2020. All programs events will be canceled or postponed.

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens: CLOSED to the public until further notice. Will be OPEN for members only beginning June 2, 2020.

ARTECHOUSE : CLOSED to the public until further notice.

The Phillips Collection : CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Washington National Cathedral: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

National Geographic Museum: CLOSED to the public and all NG Live events will be canceled until further notice.

National Building Museum: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Entertainment and Sports Arena: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

RFK Stadium: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

DC Armory: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

The Fields at RFK Campus: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Skate Park at RFK Campus: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Festival Grounds at RFK Campus: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Gateway DC : CLOSED to the public until further notice.

National Children's Museum: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Capital One Arena: CLOSED to the public until further notice. Affected events are being rescheduled.

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Old Post Office Tower: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Lincoln's Cottage: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Anderson House: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

DAR Museum: CLOSED to the public through June 8, 2020.

George Washington's Mount Vernon: CLOSED to the public until further notice. Spring programs and events have been rescheduled or canceled.

Mansion on O Street: Closed to the public until further notice.

Tudor Place: CLOSED to the public through June 30, 2020.

Glenstone: OPEN for scheduled visits. Operating as an outdoor-only experience.

U.S. Botanic Garden: CLOSED to the public until further notice.

National Zoo: CLOSED until further notice.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

National Archives: Building CLOSED to the public and all tours SUSPENDED until further notice.

Arlington National Cemetery: CLOSED to the public; OPEN to families for visitation; scheduled funerals will CONTINUE as planned.