Dear neighbor:

The deadline to file taxes is almost here. Tax Day is this Monday, April 18. Under the American Rescue Plan that Democrats in Congress passed and President Biden signed into law, individuals and families can now benefit from new and expanded tax benefits. Need tips for a smooth filing season? Check out the IRS website for simple steps you can take to help navigate filing your taxes. Already filed? Use this Where’s My Refund tool to check on the status of your refund.

Warning: With tax season in full swing, it’s important to watch out for cyber criminals trying to steal your personal information. Please remember: the IRS will NOT send emails or text messages or leave pre-recorded, urgent messages. If you become aware of a scam, please report it at irs.gov/scams.

COVID Updates

Second booster shots are now available at LA County vaccination clinics to residents 50 years of age and older who were boosted at least four months ago. For assistance making an appointment, please call 833-540-0473 or visit VaccinateLACounty.com.

This week, the CDC extended the nationwide mask mandate on planes and public transportation to May 3rd, citing the need to assess the impact of the new BA.2 Omicron subvariant that now makes up more than 85% of new cases in the U.S. Read more about the CDC’s decision here.

If you or a loved one have difficulty leaving home to get a COVID-19 vaccination, you can request an in-home vaccination by calling 2-1-1 or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Call Center at 833-540-0473 from 8am-8:30pm, 7 days a week. You can also fill out the online request form or visit the In-Home Vaccination Page for more information.

If you need assistance finding a vaccine appointment or with filing your taxes, please call my Los Angeles District office at (323) 651-1040. To stay updated on my work in Congress, you can visit my website at lieu.house.gov and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. 

I look forward to updating you again soon. 

Sincerely, 

Ted W. Lieu 
Member of Congress