Self-Employed? You Could Be Owed Thousands in Pandemic Tax Refunds with Ryan Umina

Ryan Umina, a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer, continues his mission to champion justice for self-employed Americans by helping them claim pandemic relief tax credits before they expire. In a new blog post featuring insights and an embedded podcast video by John Lee Dumas, Ryan sheds light on the value of education and timely action in maximizing these benefits.

Highlights from the Podcast

1. Balancing Focus and Wholeness:
John and Ryan discuss how many entrepreneurs get so laser-focused on their goals that they neglect other critical aspects of life. Maintaining balance is essential for long-term success and personal growth.

2. Tax Refund Benefits:
Ryan emphasizes that tax refunds are non-taxable and include an additional 16% paid by the IRS—an opportunity entrepreneurs should not overlook.

3. Education is Key:
A major takeaway from the podcast is the importance of awareness. Educating self-employed individuals about the legitimacy and availability of these tax credits is crucial in ensuring they take action.

Take Action Now

Don’t miss out on your chance to claim a tax credit refund. Check out Ryan’s affiliate link, learn more about the Self-Employed Tax Credit, and find out if you qualify.

Watch the full podcast with John Lee Dumas for deeper insights into how Ryan Umina is making a difference for entrepreneurs across the nation.

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The Self-Employed Tax Credit (“SETC”) was created by Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide relief to sole properietors, 1099 contractors, freelancers, single-member LLCs, gig workers, and other self-employed workers.

Advance Your ERTC. Accelerate Your Business.

Turn your pending ERTC into working capital. Your claim is your asset. Start using it now. 

Extension Deadline Per State

As of April 25, 2025, the IRS has granted federal tax filing and payment extensions to taxpayers in several states affected by natural disasters. These extensions apply to various tax filings and payments, including those related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), provided the business is located in a federally declared disaster area.
 
States with Tax Deadline Extensions Beyond April 15, 2025
 
September 25, 2025 Deadline
• North Carolina – Entire state (Hurricane Helene)
 
October 15, 2025 Deadline
• California – Los Angeles County (January Wildfires) 
 
November 3, 2025 Deadline
• Tennessee – Entire state (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding)
• Kentucky – Entire state (severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides)
• West Virginia – Specific counties, including Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming
 
Important Notes
• These extensions apply to various tax filings and payments, including individual income tax returns, business returns, and estimated tax payments.
• Taxpayers do not need to take any action to receive these extensions; they are applied automatically based on the taxpayer’s address of record.
• If you reside outside the designated disaster areas but your tax records are located within the affected regions, you may still qualify for relief. Contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 for assistance.
 
For the most current information and a complete list of affected areas, visit the IRS’s official page on Tax Relief in Disaster Situations.

Advance Your ERTC. Accelerate Your Business.

Turn your pending ERTC into working capital. Your claim is your asset. Start using it now. 

Extension Deadline Per State

As of April 25, 2025, the IRS has granted federal tax filing and payment extensions to taxpayers in several states affected by natural disasters. These extensions apply to various tax filings and payments, including those related to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), provided the business is located in a federally declared disaster area.
 
States with Tax Deadline Extensions Beyond April 15, 2025
 
September 25, 2025 Deadline
• North Carolina – Entire state (Hurricane Helene)
 
October 15, 2025 Deadline
• California – Los Angeles County (January Wildfires) 
 
November 3, 2025 Deadline
• Tennessee – Entire state (severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding)
• Kentucky – Entire state (severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides)
• West Virginia – Specific counties, including Boone, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming
 
Important Notes
• These extensions apply to various tax filings and payments, including individual income tax returns, business returns, and estimated tax payments.
• Taxpayers do not need to take any action to receive these extensions; they are applied automatically based on the taxpayer’s address of record.
• If you reside outside the designated disaster areas but your tax records are located within the affected regions, you may still qualify for relief. Contact the IRS at 866-562-5227 for assistance.
 
For the most current information and a complete list of affected areas, visit the IRS’s official page on Tax Relief in Disaster Situations.