After you file

 

A12. No. You will not receive advance CTC payments until we are able to confirm your eligibility.  If we are not able to confirm eligibility during 2021, you may be eligible to claim the full 2021 Child Tax Credit when you file your 2021 tax return.

 

 

The IRS site says that banking information can be entered for payments beginning with the August payment.   The portal might be working to accept the information now, but it could not be used for a July payment.

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