You may be wondering what you need to do to receive advance Child Tax Credit payments. The short answer is - generally nothing, unless you don't normally file a tax return. If you're eligible to receive advance Child Tax Credit payments based on your 2019 or 2020 tax return, or information you entered into the Non-Filers [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The IRS Non-filer Sign-up Tool offers a free and easy way for eligible people who don't normally have to file taxes to provide the IRS the basic information needed - name, address, and Social Security numbers – to figure and issue advance child tax credit payments. Often, these are [...]
You may be wondering what advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments are. ACTC payments are early payments of 50 percent of the estimated amount of the Child Tax Credit that you would normally claim on your 2021 tax return. If you're eligible and the IRS has processed your 2019 or 2020 tax return, your advance payment [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Employers who are filing Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing this form to avoid mistakes. Using a reputable tax preparer – including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax professionals – can also help [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have announced that the first monthly payment of the expanded and newly-advanceable Child Tax Credit (CTC) from the American Rescue Plan will be made on July 15. Roughly 39 million households — covering 88% of children in the [...]
