Have You Received All of Your 2021 Child and Income Tax Credits?
A message from the U.S. Treasury:
Thanks to President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, federal tax credits for American families and workers are historically large for the 2021 tax year. Are you confident you’re aware of all the tax credits for which you are eligible?
To be absolutely sure you get all the help and support these tax credits can provide, you must file your 2021 taxes. Even if you don’t normally file your taxes and didn’t earn enough income to be required to file taxes in 2021, you should still file a tax return.
The tax benefits you may potentially receive can help you invest in your future, or your family’s future. These tax credits are not considered income for any family or worker, so they will not change the amount you receive from any other Federal benefits, including unemployment insurance, Medicaid, SNAP (formerly food stamps), SSI, SSDI, TANF, WIC, Section 8, or Public Housing. Claiming these tax credits will also not affect immigration status, ability to get a green card, or your future eligibility for immigration benefits.
There are no limitations or restrictions on how you can spend your Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit. You simply must file a tax return by April 18, 2022. And it doesn’t have to be intimidating.
Visit www.ChildTaxCredit.gov/triage for more information and free tools to file a return before the April 18, 2022 deadline.
