On July 15th, nearly all working families will start seeing $250 to $300 per child automatically deposited in their bank accounts or sent to their mailboxes. #ChildTaxCredit THREAD: 1/7 
What's happening:
The American Rescue Plan increased the #ChildTaxCredit payments from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child for children over the age of six and from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under the age of six -- and made the payments automatic and monthly for most. 2/7
The American Rescue Plan increased the #ChildTaxCredit payments from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child for children over the age of six and from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under the age of six -- and made the payments automatic and monthly for most. 2/7
Who qualifies for the #ChildTaxCredit?
Nearly all families with kids will qualify. Couples making less than $150,000 and single parents making less than $112,500 qualify for the full benefit. Those with higher incomes may qualify for a smaller benefit or no benefit. 3/7
Nearly all families with kids will qualify. Couples making less than $150,000 and single parents making less than $112,500 qualify for the full benefit. Those with higher incomes may qualify for a smaller benefit or no benefit. 3/7
Do I have to do anything to get the payments?
Nearly all working families with kids will get the #ChildTaxCredit automatically. If you filed your 2019 or 2020 tax return, or if you signed up for stimulus payments using the IRS's Non-filer tool last year, you're all set. 4/7
Nearly all working families with kids will get the #ChildTaxCredit automatically. If you filed your 2019 or 2020 tax return, or if you signed up for stimulus payments using the IRS's Non-filer tool last year, you're all set. 4/7
What if I didn't file taxes?
For those who didn't earn enough income to be required to pay taxes, you can use the Non-Filers tool to sign up for the #ChildTaxCredit.
If you're late filing taxes, you can still file a return to get monthly Child Tax Credit payments in 2021. 5/7
For those who didn't earn enough income to be required to pay taxes, you can use the Non-Filers tool to sign up for the #ChildTaxCredit.
If you're late filing taxes, you can still file a return to get monthly Child Tax Credit payments in 2021. 5/7
Can we get these benefits after 2021?
The new #ChildTaxCredit enacted in the American Rescue Plan is only for 2021 -- but President Biden's American Families Plan proposes extending the credit for years and years to come. 6/7
The new #ChildTaxCredit enacted in the American Rescue Plan is only for 2021 -- but President Biden's American Families Plan proposes extending the credit for years and years to come. 6/7
Learn more about the #ChildTaxCredit and spread the word at childtaxcredit.gov
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