The IRS has asked PMSD to share the following information with parents, grandparents, and guardians. Please click on the links to find more information.
The IRS has created a special Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 page at IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021, which is designed to provide the most up-to-date information about the credit and the advance payments, and includes tools designed to help families manage and monitor these payments. For a comprehensive link to all tools and resources, see 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: Resources and Guidance.
Below are some quick links to the available resources on IRS.gov and some additional resources from Stakeholder Liaison.
Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021
· Child Tax Credit Update Portal – allows families to verify their eligibility for the payments and if they choose to unenroll, or opt out, from receiving the monthly payments so they can receive a lump-sum when they file their tax return next year.
· Non-filer Sign-up Tool – helps families not normally required to file an income tax return to quickly register for the Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payments.
Additional Information
· Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant – allows families to answer a series of questions to quickly determine whether they qualify for the advance credit.
If you’re raising a grandchild, see if you qualify for advance payments of the 2021 #ChildTaxCredit from #IRS:
https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT
Grandparents may sometimes step in to care for children. If you’re raising a grandchild, you may qualify for advance monthly payments of the 2021 #ChildTaxCredit from #IRS. Learn more and see if you qualify at: www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
The number of grandparents in the U.S. who are caring for children is significant. If you’re raising a grandchild, #IRS urges you to check if you qualify for advance payments of the 2021 #ChildTaxCredit: www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
U.S. grandparents are raising millions of children. An interactive #IRS tool can help them determine whether they qualify for the #ChildTaxCredit. See https://go.usa.gov/x6yjs
Raising a grandchild? You may qualify for advance monthly payments of the 2021 #ChildTaxCredit. To check with #IRS whether you qualify, visit: www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Advanced Child Tax Credit payments are not considered income and will not affect your access to government benefits like SSI, SNAP, TANF or WIC. See #IRS info at https://go.usa.gov/x6fyE
#IRS has an online tool to help families who don’t file tax returns register for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn more at https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT