I got advance child tax credit last year where do I put it on my tax return?

[herbertw]

I need to put the amount on my tax return.

[xmasbaby0]

The advance child tax credit goes on a 2021 tax return----not on 2022.   Those payments were made between July 2021 and December 2021.  You would have received letter 6419 from the IRS and you were supposed to enter it for 2021.

Are you working on your 2021 return?

[Cynthiad66]

@herberttw

Yes you will need to enter the Advanced payments received on your 2021 tax return.

You’ll need to enter any advance Child Tax Credit payments you (and your spouse) received in 2021 on your return. Refer to your (and your spouse’s) IRS letter 6419 to find the total amount of advance Child Tax Credit payments you received in 2021. If you don’t have it, go to the IRS to verify exactly how much you received.

Use the information below from TurboTax to enter the information on your 2021 tax return.  Click this link for steps.  Also, if you are using TurboTax online, you will need to switch to TTD (TurboTax Desktop) to process 2021 tax return.

Entering Advanced Child Tax Credit On Your 2021 Return

Child Tax Credit and Advanced Payments

[xmasbaby0]

@herbertw Just to make sure----you do know that the online software is ONLY for a 2022 return, right?   You cannot use online for a 2021 return.   Online is only for 2022.   You asked a question that pertains to 2021--so if you need to prepare a 2021 return you have to use 2021 software, and mail the return in.   It cannot be e-filed

Online preparation and e-filing for 2019 and 2020 and 2021 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2019, 2020 or 2021 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0... 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

[AlwaysDayDue]

Are these directions still valid for 2021 tax return (PC Full Software) that has been filed already?  Will it just re-file, amend, or what? Using Letter 6419 but forgot to add it during filing for 2021 and just noticed it.

[TeresaM]

If you filed your original return with the 2021 Desktop/Download software then, you can select to amend and go back into that section to complete the information. There were things specific to 2021 because of covid relief legislation that expired for tax year 2022, so some instructions may be different but if you let the software update when you load it, it will guide you. 

[VolvoGirl]

@AlwaysDayDue  The IRS should have caught the missing form 6419 and adjusted your return and reduced your refund or sent you a bill.  Check your 1040 return line 28.  Line 28 is only if you didn't get the Child Tax Credit or qualify for more.  Do you remember entering the Advance Child Tax Credit you got?  You don't need to add the 6419 if you entered the amount you got without it...

The Advance Child Tax Credit payments should have been $300 per month (July-Dec) for each child under the age of 6 plus $250 per month for each child age 6-17 (based on the children listed on your 2020 tax return, but using their ages as of 12/31/21).  If you are married you should have each received a form 6419 for half.