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posted Jul 21, 2021 1:34:14 PM

Adding a depend for ctc

Need help to update information for child tax credit. I have a dependent
 

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Jul 21, 2021 1:36:05 PM

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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-frequently-asked-questionsQ 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

irs.gov

2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service

There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit that will help many families receive advance payments. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for tax year 2021 only. Below are frequently asked questions about the Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021, separated by topic.