Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Child Tax Credit is $2,200 per qualifying child, up from $2,000 under prior law.
- The refundable Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) portion is $1,700 per child.
- Phase-out starts at $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for married filing jointly u2014 now permanent under OBBB.
- Both the parent and the qualifying child must have a valid Social Security number to claim the CTC.
- The 2021 enhanced credit ($3,600/$3,000) was a temporary pandemic-era expansion u2014 it expired after tax year 2021 and is not in effect for 2026.
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) for 2026 is $2,200 per qualifying child — up from $2,000 — thanks to The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) passed in 2025. The refundable portion, known as the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), is now $1,700. These amounts are now set in permanent law, not just a temporary patch.
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2026 Child Tax Credit: What Changed and What Didn’t
The OBBB locked in several provisions that were previously set to expire. For most families, the core mechanics of the CTC haven’t changed dramatically from 2024 — but the credit is now slightly larger ($2,200 vs $2,000), and it’s on firmer legal ground going forward.
Here’s a quick reference for 2026:
| Detail | 2026 Amount |
|---|---|
| CTC per qualifying child | $2,200 |
| ACTC refundable portion | $1,700 |
| Phase-out starts (single/HOH) | $200,000 |
| Phase-out starts (married filing jointly) | $400,000 |
| Phase-out rate | $50 per $1,000 over threshold |
For a brief comparison, here’s how the credit has changed over recent years:
| Tax Year | CTC Amount | ACTC (Refundable) | Phase-out (MFJ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,200 | $1,700 | $400,000 |
| 2025 | $2,000 | $1,700 | $400,000 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | $1,700 | $400,000 |
| 2023 | $2,000 | $1,600 | $400,000 |
| 2022 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $400,000 |
| 2021 | $3,000–$3,600* | $3,000–$3,600* | $150,000 |
*The 2021 enhanced credit under the American Rescue Plan was a one-year expansion. It is not in effect for 2026.
Things can shift quickly when new legislation passes. I’ll update this page if there are any changes to the CTC amounts or rules — subscribe here to get notified.
What I’m Watching for 2027
Under the OBBB, the CTC is now indexed for inflation — so the $2,200 figure will adjust in future years. Based on recent CPI trends of roughly 2–3%, I’d expect the 2027 credit to come in around $2,300 per child, with the ACTC refundable portion moving to approximately $1,750. The phase-out thresholds ($200K/$400K) are not currently inflation-indexed under OBBB and would stay fixed absent new legislation. Official IRS guidance for 2027 typically comes out in October or November 2026.
Who Qualifies for the Child Tax Credit in 2026?
To claim the CTC, your child must meet several IRS requirements:
The qualifying child must:
- Be under age 17 at the end of the tax year
- Be your son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, sibling, or a descendant of any of these
- Have lived with you for more than half the year
- Not provide more than half of their own financial support
- Have a valid Social Security number (SSN)
Important SSN requirement (new under OBBB): Under the One Big Beautiful Bill, both the taxpayer and the child must have a valid Social Security number. Previously, a parent with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) could still claim the credit for a child with an SSN. That exception has been narrowed under OBBB — confirm this requirement applies to your situation if you or your spouse uses an ITIN.
You (the taxpayer) must:
- Have earned income (wages, self-employment income, etc.)
- File a federal tax return
- Meet the income thresholds above
If you share custody of your child, only one parent can claim the CTC in any given year. The default rule is that the custodial parent (the one the child lived with more) gets the credit — but it can be transferred to the non-custodial parent with Form 8332.
How the Phase-Out Works
If your adjusted gross income (AGI) exceeds the threshold, your credit is reduced by $50 for every $1,000 over the limit.
Every October I run a quick income estimate to check whether my household is going to land near any phase-out thresholds for the year. It takes maybe 20 minutes and it’s saved us from refund surprises at filing time more than once. Worth doing if your income is anywhere near those limits.
For example: a married couple with AGI of $410,000 and two children starts at $4,400 in credits ($2,200 × 2). Their AGI is $10,000 over the $400,000 threshold — so the credit is reduced by $50 × 10 = $500. They’d claim $3,900 total.
At very high income levels, the credit phases out entirely. For married filers with 2 children, the full phase-out happens around $488,000 in AGI.
The ACTC — When the Credit Is Refundable
A reader emailed me last year asking why she’d received a refund check from the IRS even though she had no tax liability at all. Turned out she’d never heard of the ACTC — and she’d been leaving money on the table for years. Here’s how it works.
The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is the refundable portion of the CTC. If your CTC exceeds what you owe in taxes, you can get up to $1,700 per child back as a refund through the ACTC — even if you owe no taxes.
To claim the ACTC, you generally need earned income of at least $2,500. The refundable amount is calculated as 15% of earned income above $2,500, up to the $1,700 per-child cap.
This is particularly valuable for lower- and middle-income families who may not have a large tax liability but have earned income. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can stack with the ACTC — worth checking both if you qualify.
Real-World Examples
Example 1 — Phase-out calculation: Mark and his wife have AGI of $420,000 and three kids. Their starting CTC is $6,600 ($2,200 × 3). Their income is $20,000 over the $400,000 MFJ threshold. The phase-out reduces the credit by $50 per $1,000 over the limit: 20 × $50 = $1,000 reduction. They claim $5,600 in Child Tax Credit — still meaningful, even at that income level.
Example 2 — ACTC refund for a lower-income family: Sarah is a single mom with two kids and earned $28,000 this year. She owes $1,200 in federal income tax. Her CTC is $4,400 (2 × $2,200), which wipes out her tax bill entirely — but she can’t use the remaining $3,200 as a regular non-refundable credit. Here’s where the ACTC comes in: the refundable portion is 15% of earned income above $2,500. That’s 15% × ($28,000 − $2,500) = $3,825. Since the ACTC cap is $1,700 per child ($3,400 for two kids), Sarah gets a $3,400 refund check from the IRS on top of paying zero in taxes.
What About the 2021 Enhanced Credit?
I still get questions about the $3,600 and $3,000 credit amounts from 2021. To be clear: that was a one-year expansion under the American Rescue Plan, which also included monthly advance payments issued July through December 2021. That program ended after tax year 2021 and has not been extended.
The CTC as it stands in 2026 reflects the OBBB framework — $2,200 per child with a $1,700 refundable cap. That’s a meaningful improvement over prior law, but it’s a different program than the 2021 expansion.
Common Issues to Watch Out For
These are the CTC questions I get most often from readers — and the mistakes I see come up year after year.
The SSN requirement catches people off guard. Under the OBBB, both the parent/taxpayer and the qualifying child must have Social Security numbers. A child with only an ITIN no longer qualifies the parent for the credit. If your family’s situation involves ITINs and SSNs in the mix, double-check this before filing — or work with a tax professional who knows the specific rules.
Not filing because you think you owe nothing. This is probably the most expensive mistake lower-income families make. If you earned at least $2,500, you may be eligible for a significant ACTC refund even if your tax liability is zero. Filing is free for most people through IRS Free File. Walking away from $1,700 per child because you didn’t file isn’t worth it.
Custody disputes and double-claiming. Two parents claiming the same child in the same year is one of the most common errors the IRS flags. If you and your co-parent both file and both claim the child, the IRS will catch it — and the second return filed will be rejected. The custodial parent has the default right. If you have an agreement for the non-custodial parent to claim the credit, get Form 8332 signed and keep a copy.
Income right at the edge of the phase-out. If your AGI is close to $200,000 (single) or $400,000 (MFJ), it’s worth modeling what happens if your income ticks over the threshold mid-year — a year-end bonus or a freelance payment can shave your credit unexpectedly. Running a quick estimate in October can help you plan for any adjustments.
Assuming 2021 rules still apply. I still get reader emails asking how to get the $3,600 credit or the monthly advance payments. Those were 2021-only under the American Rescue Plan. The 2026 rules are different — $2,200 per child, no advance payments, ACTC is now the refundable piece.
Will there be an April 15th payment? I did not receive the lump sum for my child that is 5 years old and other is 16 years old with my tax return.
Hello, can I get some help? I receive my CTC in July, August, September I didn’t receive them for October, November, December it says pending eligibility. So does that mean when I file my taxes in January 2022 I won’t receive my taxes because it states pending eligibility?
No. You should claim these payments in your 2021 return. But this may delay the overall refund payment since it could get held up for additional verification (since the CtC payments were pending).
Well I have 8 ,17 and under how do I go about adding them to my taxes 2 dad has passed they all live with me ?
You can amend your prior returns to reflect this, use the IRS CTC tool to update details or claim in next years (2021) tax return filing.
i was in process of pre adoption with my wife..we fiked 2020 taxes jointly using her bank account..in july we seperated and she moved miles away and has no contact with the child but yet she gets the advanced child credit stimulus no me..she also refuses to sign off of it or give to me for the baby..so how will i file my 2021 taxes
Update on Sept. advance Child Tax Credit payments (per the IRS)
In September, the IRS successfully delivered a third monthly round of approximately 36 million Child Tax Credit payments, totaling more than $15 billion. Given the new components of this program, the IRS continues to work hard to make improvements and deliver payments timely.
After the September payment was issued, the IRS resolved a technical issue, which the agency estimates caused fewer than 2% of CTC recipients not to receive their September payment on the scheduled payment date. Payments have since gone out to affected individuals.
The impacted group primarily included taxpayers who recently made an update to their bank account or address information using the IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal. In particular, the issue affected payments to married taxpayers filing jointly where only one spouse made a bank account or address change, which usually results in payments being split into two (between the existing account or address and the new account or address).
In some of these cases, the split payment caused a delay in making payments, and further caused individuals to receive slightly more than the correct payment in September. To address this, the payment that each spouse receives in October, November and December will be reduced slightly to adjust for the overpayment. For each taxpayer receiving a payment, the typical overpayment was $31.25 per child between 6 and 17 years old and $37.50 per child under 6 years old. This will result in about a $10 to $13 reduction per child in the three remaining monthly payments.
The IRS will send letters to affected individuals with this information. The IRS continues to closely monitor this program and the agency appreciates the patience of those whose payments were affected.
I was approved for CTC & received payments by direct deposit for July & August. I did not receive yesterday’s installment & my payment switched to pending. Do you have any idea why this could be?
I am in the same boat I got July and august and now it says pending eligibility even though I know for certain I’m eligible
Same problem here. Don’t know what’s going on.
Have you heard from anyone regarding why this happened?
Same ! I haven’t had 1 damn dollar to my name for months now ! Struggling, crying, praying everyday. No answers or explanations!! I am outraged. How the heck do I go from ELIGIBLE & received July &; August To Pending Eligibility; No payments for September or October ?????? Make it Make sense! Fkn imbeciles !!!
Sorry to hear that. Did your spouse or someone else claim your dependents? Or did you file an updated tax return? Seems strange you got paid and then went to pending. I’ll research more and update article FAQs when I find an answer
I’m facing this issue too. I received all the past months payments except this month Novembers. I did some research and logged in to the ID me portal to find out my status changed to pending. I have 6 children total and 5 are under the age of 16. I filed my 2020 tax return on 2/19/2021 and it’s been processing since. I was notified that I needed to verify my identity before they can proceed to processing my 2020 return (I did this yesterday) . I was receiving CTC payments until now and at this point I’m so fed up with the way our system is being run and I just want what I’m owed so I can pay my bills.
I have 4 children under the age of 12 and haven’t received any payments for the CTC payments. IRS website still says pending for eligibility. I filed all 4 of my kids on my 2020 taxes and gotten all 3 of the stimulus checks. I filed through Turbo tax and everything expected was received. Why is my CTC Eligibility still pending? Please Help!! Is there a number i can call of is this a waiting game?
I have added a FAQ to address this in the article above. You can contact the IRS on their general number at 800-829-1040. You will need to provide identity verification income from your latest tax return or other government agency data.
However be prepared for a long wait given the IRS resource constraints around processing returns, stimulus and ongoing CTC payments. If the live agent is not helpful you can also consider talking to a tax advocate.
I received my July 2021 CTC. I did not receive one in August. Why would this be the case.
I have 3 children. A 3 year old a 6 year old and a 9 year old. The ctc portal just updated in the begining of August that i am enrolled. My question is will i recieve Julys payment in August. Also the ctc partal says i will recieve $960 witch is not correct it should be $800 i also have 0 income. Please help
You should get back/retroactively paid, unless in July you were deemed not eligible by the IRS. If you don’t get paid, you will have to claim back payments in your 2021 tax return.
I received CTC payments for July and August and when I checked today I did not receive September went online to CTC portal and it states pending eligibility. Any idea as to why would this happen after receiving first two payments?
Hi, I am a grandmother who has custody of 2 of my grandchildren. My son claims one of them on his income tax. He claims his nephew because he has helped me raise him. The other one is father claims him. My son recieves the stimulus check for my one grandson how can I file for the other one. They both live with me and my son ( their uncle)
I am a widow on SSD ( non filer tool I’ve utilized) I have 2 eligible children for Child Tax Credit
( per a letter I received in late June from President Biden) stating according to IRS records I have 2 children that I’ll be receiving $500 a month beginning in July.
I received all prior stimulus and by direct Deposit but irs portal was saying under my login for days in a row very conflicting info thru me checking info on Manage my payment tool my status was unavailable, then Error check back later, to me having to verify identity with zoom video with Gov. Agent by license and social security card and a photo face scan during video call . Well July 15th has now passed (today is July 25th I no deposit nor a mailed check. I been resourcing advocating for self no luck reaching one through IRS phone line to discuss my issue and find what happening for recently the irs portal Now has me in system per logging in but it’s now claiming me as a
NO. Eligibility NOT GETTING CHILD TAX CREDIT payments.
I’ve resourced my State Rep. Chrissy Houluhan for being it’s a Federal issue I advise only one higher government constituent can assist me ( they told me nope they can not contact IRS for the issue) I reached out to My Governor Wolf his office directed me to call State Congressman Bob Casey and ( provided contact phone # I was told by office person at Casey’s office upon hearing my issue and distress that they personally were taking my what sounds like been a ( “The IRS online website had a Glitch In Systen that occurred for me and obviously it needs to be to be corrected by IRS personally. So they were forwarding my situation to one their office IRS ADVISORS AND TO WAIT- For a callback from their office. . Well
(I Not received a call back yet – it’s 5 days latter now) portal still state a No
I according to eligibility look up I still qualify this so upsetting
I NEEED ASSISTANCE I’m in hardship and was grateful to Government to issue out a expanded Child Tax / Advance Tax credit that I non filer can receive during pandemic times we are in .
But Now I not understand what happened here and No one will assist me to reach a live person to review & discuss with IRS
I NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE
Sincerely,
Shawn (Pennsylvania)
I’m on SSDI and my son is on ssi and he has not received any CTC either I’m so mad cause I could us that money
I filled out the non-filers tool and I did not know I was supposed to check the box ctc for the advance child tax credit and my return has already been processed so I don’t know if that’s why I didn’t receive a payment on July 15th
Hi
I have a 6 yr old and a 3 year old and have not receive anything I am eligible please direct me on what I should do.
Did you meet all the eligibility criteria (see article for details)? Age is not the only thing. If so, Check the CTC portal. If not you can use the CTC portal to update details (which the IRS will have to verify) and you will get caught up with payments in later months.
Got to the irs.gov website and make a profile. It will allow you to check your eligibility there.
What happened to the one time 500$ pay out for 18+ dependents who are in school still
this still exists for taxpayers with dependents who don’t qualify for the CTC. To get the $500 maximum for each dependent who meets certain condition as discussed in this article – https://savingtoinvest.com/500-stimulus-tax-credit-for-adult-and-other-dependents-over-17-or-18-who-dont-qualify-for-child-tax-credit/
My child turns 18 at the end of November will he be eligible for any of the payments?
No. Must be under 18 as of Jan 1, 2022.
Grandkids were placed with me since March 2021 by DCF. I’ll have kids for 8 months before next hearing. Would I be able to recieve this credit. Mom has not worked 2021 but she filed 2020
You will need to do one of the following to get the payment/credit (vs their Mom who claimed them in her tax return)
1. Agree with your qualifying child’s other parent to allow you to claim that child for the Child Tax Credit for 2021. You must receive from your child’s other parent a signed Form 8332, Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption (search IRS site or via link in article able for form) for Child by Custodial Parent, and attach it to your 2021 tax return on which you claim the Child Tax Credit. You can also ask their Mom to use the Child Tax Credit Update Portal (CTC UP) to unenroll from receiving advance Child Tax Credit payments, or to remove that child from your Child Tax Credit information provided to the IRS.
I have two children that reside with me and am on Disability, but their father has been getting all the checks for them, thus far. He did not file his taxes this year and I just recently used the non-filers tool in hopes that I could get the monthly credit for them instead. Am I correct in thinking that I will get that now instead of him? If I did it on June 30, will I receive the payments on time in July?
You may be able to get it if the IRS does not use his 2019 return data. But you have done the right thing using the non-filers tool and you will now have to wait till after July 15 to see if you get the payment.
What about a child who turns 17 in October 2021? he will be 17 year and 3 months old as of 12/31/2021. what amount he will be accounted for? 3000$ ?
Its the age as of the end of the year (Dec 31st). The criteria per the IRS is “For tax year 2021, a qualifying child is an individual who does not turn 18 before January 1, 2022, and who satisfies the following condition.”
So you should be good.
Hello Andy
Good Day! Me and my child are outside of the USA we are here in Philippines and my child is a US citizen and i have a full custody of my son. My ex husband is retired US Navy and we are separated but he file my son as his dependent. How can we get the CTC for my son? And also we didn’t get the first and second stimulus for my son. Can you kindly help me where to inquire about this.
Regards and Thank You
Grace
One of the criteria for the credit is, “you — or your spouse, if married filing a joint return — must have your main home in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia for more than half the year.”
If you are outside the US for longer you won’t be eligible to claim the expanded CTC credit. And based on the information your ex will likely get the payment since he meets the domestic stay criteria and claimed your son in his latest tax return.
Is there a max for the amount of kids you can recieve the credit for.
Nope. You can get it for all your qualifying dependents that meet the eligibility criteria.
I received custody of my two grandchildren in March of 2021. My son claimed them on his 2020 tax return but I now have full custody, court ordered. How can I get the new stimulus money coming in July? If he gets it, it will not go towards the children.
Did you file them as your dependents in your return? You will need to contact the IRS for this to be updated, otherwise your son will get the payments.
Somebody’s praying my son on the Texas and I haven’t received any of his stimulus how can I get that overturned start receiving his stimulus
What if my child turns 6 in august 2021? Will we get $250 or $300 per month for him?
Per the IRS Revenue procedure – “Taxpayers claiming the child tax credit for the 2021 taxable year will receive up to $3,000 for each 2021 CTC qualifying child who is between the ages of 6 and 17 as of the end of the 2021 taxable year, and $3,600 for each 2021 CTC qualifying child, who is under the age of 6 as of the end of the 2021 taxable year”
Its the age as of the end of 2021 per the procedure, so you will likely only get $250 for all the payments. You could try and claim the extra $50 for July and August via your 2021 tax return you file next year.
If the IRS does end up paying you $300 for all the payments, just be aware the IRS could claw that money back in your 2021 tax return filing next year.
My ex and I share claiming our son as dependent (I get even years and he gets odd). Since this credit is based on 2021, and I don’t claim our son that year, would I still get monthly payments in 2020 (and possibly pay back anything over 2K) or would my ex get it in 2021 (not monthly advance payments because our son isn’t on ex’s 2020) or would we *both* get the credit? Also, can I get my son’s stimulus payment for now even if they went by my 2019 and didn’t give it to me because my 2020 wasn’t in yet? I can’t claim this via recovery rebate in 2021 because he won’t be my dependent that year. Can I fix that at the IRS website or, again, does my ex just get it because it was 2019.
I am wondering about the $1400 stimulus for dependent children. I received $1400 for myself, however I did not get anything (yet) for my 2 dependent children. Are the $1400 stimulus payments for children staggered in over time, and when should we expect to see those payments ($2800)? Thank you!
See this specific article for dependent stimulus payments, should answer your question – https://savingtoinvest.com/500-stimulus-check-for-dependent-children-eligibility-and-payment/
What if I am on social security and me and my husband are separated but i have full custody? My husband has been getting all the checks for my child cause I have no where to say I full custody since I font file taxes? Any advice for those monthly payments?
Ace
Its based on your 2020 (or 2019) tax return. So if your ex-husband filed and claimed your kids on his return then he would get the CTC and stimulus checks. You can file forms with the IRS to argue this but could take some time to resolve.
I’ve been looking for that answer as well. G-Daughter turns 18 in April. Still in high School. Can anyone answer our question?
Based on the legislative text and as this is an advance credit on your 2021 taxes, it would be the age of your child at the end of 2021 tax year (December 31st, 2021). Like other credits. So if your daughter is older than 18 then she may not qualify for the expanded payment. However will need to wait for final IRS guidelines to confirm this and they make an exception.
Confirmed per comment above, it is the age as of the end of 2021. So if 18 by then she would not get the CTC payment.
I have already filed 2020 taxes and received the original $2000 CTC for my two children, however I’m pregnant and due in July when the new CTC money disbursements are supposed to hit. Can I expect the $3600 and the $1400 for the new baby when I file in 2022? and does this mean that I will only recieve half for my other two children if I recieve mo they payments for them this year?
Yes for 2022, you should be able to claim your new child this year and the $1400 dependent stimulus. For your other kids you will get 50% of the CTC this year and $1400 per kid, so next year you will get the remaining CTC + higher EITC.
What about a child who turns 18 in August 2021? She will be on college
Based on the legislative text and as this is an advance credit on your 2021 taxes, it would be the age of your child at the end of 2021 tax year (December 31st, 2021). Like other credits. So if your daughter is older than 18 then she may not qualify for the expanded payment. However will need to wait for final IRS guidelines to confirm this and they make an exception.
How will I claim the $10,200 unemployment tax credit on my taxes
See this article – https://savingtoinvest.com/can-i-claim-the-10200-unemployment-tax-break-in-the-biden-stimulus-bill-in-2020-or-in-2021/
Hello, i have not been getting the tax relief checks for my children , just my husband and I . What do i need to do before the next round comes out ? Can you tell me what papers are needed to be filled out ,or who do i call? I did get the first round for them , but not after that. PLEASE HELP……
Did you file a tax return for this year or have a change in dependent status? You can claim the missing dependent payments from last year via a recovery rebate credit. For the new CTC, the IRS will use your 2019 or 2020 tax data to send the monthly advance payments.
Hello Andy, I have filled the tax for 2020 for me and my son. He is under 18. I just don’t know if there is anything else to do in order to receive this child tax credit. I just checked my bank account I haven’t received anything as of now and todays is 7/16.
Did you check the CTC Portal for your eligibility status? That’s where you should go first. Also note he has to be under 18 as of Jan 1st 2022 to qualify.
Just asking.? I’m a gma who has raised 6 grand babies for about 20yrs .I’ve got a grandparent Tanaf.on the youngest receive. One hundred a month. I have a grandchild whom filed her taxes last yr.claimed me as dependent and claimed her lil brother. Not aware of amount her refund,was. So I lucked out on any stimulus relief. I’m Unemployed .health issues.will this round help me in anyway. Just wondering.
Would a child born in the first quarter of 2021 be eligible for a stimulous check? How would parent apply for it since she is not on 2020 tax return. How would parent apply for the child tax credit for this child?
You may have to wait till next year to claim the credit
Hi Andy,
Just curious. My tax individual at H&R Block has already filed my income tax. will this cause me to v=be ineligible for EITC and CTC? in 2021? and what amount do you have to make to qualify in regular payroll wages for EITC? What if my tax guy was unaware of this new roll out.
You are so awesome by the way. The only form of information I have #1 had and #2 feel I can trust.
No. Your 2020 tax return filing should not impact your 2021 payments as they will be reconciled against your 2021 tax return in 2022. The one thing that may impact you is the amount you get, because if your income substantially increased in 2020 it could lower or disqualify you from getting paid. But Congress has yet to release final details and I suspect they may allow you use 2019 or 2021 income. If you want to use your 2021 income you will have to wait till 2022 to claim these credits as a lump sump.
Hello I am in California and I am still (pua) payments from December 27,2020-now. I have a $0 balance but the ending date (4/13/21). This is very frustrated and I have submitted all required documentation as request, still no call (it has been over 5 days since calling the last time). My claim was (rushed) but still nothing, they really need more staff. Don’t they have a COMPLIANCE team/dept, I know about claims and processing (I worked for Sutter as: Data entry,Claims 1,2&3 specialist and research specialist, on to auditing/compliance dept.
I have worked most of my life and I did not think I would be ignored like this, when there is a great need
I wish they go by 2020 tax year because my child turns 18 this year. Although, he will still need full financial support as he will be a full time student in college. I just hope we get to take advantage of that credit too.
Unfortunately the expanded credit is only for those 17 or younger as of the end of 2021.