2021 baby

[makynzie]

I had a baby (my first) born the end of March 2021. I'm getting conflicting information whether or not she is eligible for the CTC. I did not include her on my 2020 taxes, was I suppose to? Can I amend it if so? If not, is she eligible for the CTC? Can I sign up for the payments or will I have to wait for the full amount during the 2021 tax return?

[Loretta P · Accepted solution]

Congratulations on the birth of your child. You are not able to claim a child born in 2021 on your 2020 return. The IRS is basing the Advanced Child Tax Credit payments on children claimed on the 2020 return or born in 2020. The IRS plans to update the Manage Payments portal to allow taxpayers to update the information on children born in 2021 in late August or September.You would use the Manage Payments portal to:

• Check if you’re enrolled to receive payments
• Un-enroll to stop getting advance payments
• Provide or update your bank account information for monthly payments starting with the August payment

Here is the link to the Child Tax Credit Update Portal:  https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portalHere is a link to the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked Questions:  https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/2021-child-tax-credit-and-advance-child-tax-credit-payments-f...

Q A16. When will I be able to update my information? (added June 21, 2021)

A16. You will be able to update certain information in the coming months:

*Date You Can Make Changes	What You Can Do
June 21	Find out if you're eligible Unenroll from payments See a list of your payments
June 30	Make changes to your bank information for your payments beginning in August
Early August	Make changes to your address
Late summer	Make changes to your dependents, marital status and income Re-enroll if you previously unenrolled

* Dates subject to change