Child Tax credit 2021: Everything you need to know

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The child tax credit 2021 explained…

If you’re wondering about the child tax credit 2021, and if you will receive a stimulus check for children, this article will shine some light on the topic and tell you if you are one of the lucky americans who will get access to the $3600 child tax credit.

As a parent, it sure sounds exciting to receive a whopping sum of $3,600 for each of your children; but, before you carry on day-dreaming, you need to ask yourself these two vital questions: am I eligible for the child tax credit 2021, and if yes, how do I get my child/children to qualify for the child tax credit 2021?

Like every good cause, there are necessary criteria, and you must meet this criteria in order to get a stimulus check for children. In this post, we’ll cover some major criterion necessary to qualify for the child tax credit 2021 and guide you through the processes necessary to get your child stimulus check.

 

Have you been notified about the child stimulus check 2021?

The IRS is the body charged with tax and tax-related information. Regarding the issue of getting a stimulus check for children, the IRS may send you a letter or two. They will look at your federal income tax performance from the year 2019 all throug to 2020 and notify you about whether or not you qualify for the 2021 round of stimulus checks for kids.

The amount payable for children under 6 is $3600 and $3000 for children between the age of 6 – 17. Armed with this information, you only need to hold on to your letter as proof or for future reference. Read on to learn more about the child tax credit 2021 if all this still sounds strange.

 

Ever heard about the IRS Child Tax credit platform?

The IRS child stimulus check portal is a platfrom endorsed by the IRS to help parents (even those who dont typically file their tax returns) apply and get their child tax credit payments. If you filed your 2019/2020 tax returns or used the IRS’s tool for peole who failed to file ther taxes to get your stimulus check, then you do not need to provide additional information via this platform when applying for your child tax credit 2021.

In fact, most families who qualify will simply begin to receive payments starting from July 15th without having to take any additional steps. It brings to mind the words of Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, who declared that the goal of the child tax credit 2021 is to “make sure that every American can get the relief funding they need as simply as possible.”

 

Reviewing your Child Tax credit and calculating your estimated bill

There may be some delays in getting a certified letter from the IRS, so on the portal, you can simply enter your annual income and the number of children you’ve got. The calculator will let you know what you should receive as your child stimulus check.

Note that in some cases, your joint income may be the factirthat disqualifies you.

 

Qualifying for a child stimulus check in 2021

To qualify for the advance child Tax credit payment, you and your spouse (if you are not a single parent) must have filed a joint tax

return. You must also have:

  • Filed a 2019 or 2020 tax return and claimed the Child Tax Credit on the return; or
  • Submitted your information in 2020 to receive the Economic Impact Payment using the Non-Filers tool.
  • A main home in the United States for more than half of the year (in any of the 50 states and the District of Columbia) or file a joint return with a spouse who has a main home in the United States for more than half the year.
  • A qualifying kid who is still below the age of 18 at the end of 2021 and who has a valid Social Security number.
  • An annual income of less than $75,000 (for single filers) or a a joint income of less than $150,000.

 

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