East Aurora School District 131: Child Tax Credit Awareness

Press release from East Aurora School District 131:

June 22, 2021

The Child Tax Credit has been expanded to $3,000 per child 6-17 years old and $3,600 per child under 6. All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent. Nearly 90 percent of children in the U.S. will automatically receive the new child tax credit.

For families who have not earned enough money to be required to file taxes, the IRS has launched a simplified online tool that allows families to sign up for the Child Tax Credit. visit: ChildTaxCredit.gov.

Families who filed taxes in the last two years or used the IRS “Non-Filer Portal” to get a stimulus check last year do not need to do anything. The IRS will automatically send them a monthly payment by direct deposit or check to start on July 15, 2021 – at $250 per child between 6-17 or $300 per child under 6. 

Flyer on Child Tax Credit-English

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This press release was produced by East Aurora School District 131. The views expressed here are the author’s own.