Child tax credit

[ddseymore]

I accidentally enter my dependent grandson's birthrate incorrectly on my 2020 taxes. I filed a 1040X to correct this in July. To date I haven't heard back from IRS and have not received any child tax funds. Is this now a lost cause?

[DawnC]

No, not a lost cause at all.   The IRS is really behind on processing returns and amendments.   The amendment will take care of your 2020 tax credits.  You can check the status of your amendment here.  

You can go ahead and file your 2021 return and claim any child tax credit you are due for 2021.   If you did not get any advance payments during 2021, you will be eligible for the full credit.