expanded Child Tax Credit!

[Tax_question10]

Congress and President Biden passed a tax cut for most families with Children as part of the American Rescue Plan. how I can receive an expanded Child Tax Credit! we are expecting a child at the end of this month. 

[macuser_22]

That will be reported on your 2021 tax return next year.

[Tax_question10]

How much would be the amount for it?

[macuser_22]

The credit is increased from $2,000 to $3,600 for a child under age 6.

[Tax_question10]

@macuser_22  Thanks

what about this, is this the same?

https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/child-tax-credit-parents-of-2021-babies-have-one-extra-thing-t...
https://cw39.com/cw39/new-3000-child-tax-credit-payments-to-start-in-july-see-if-youre-eligible/

[macuser_22]

Same credit but different method of receiving it.  It is for advance payments before actual filing 2021 tax returns.  Those links explain it.