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April 16, 2026
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Can someone please help me fill my 2021 child tax credit check that was returned back to the irs

  • April 16, 2026
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I already filled for this year and I just found out that the payment was returned to the IRS what can I do to get the funds

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DaveF1006
Level 15
April 16, 2026

You will need to send a Form 3911 to the IRS to request that missing refund. This asks the IRS to track down the payment. If they see it was never cashed and returned to them, they can credit it back to your account. Here is a link to download the form and send to them. Also view this link on where to mail or fax the form. 

 

Be sure to record your banking information in section 1 line 7 of the form as the IRS no longer issues paper checks.

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