January of 2025As the IRS starts to issue monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) stimulus payments, families all throughout the country will benefit financially.
Originally created under the American Rescue Plan Act, this extended program still offers direct support to families with children.
As part of the initiative, families will get:
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$300 per month for each child under the age of 6
. -
$250 per month for each child aged 6 to 17
.
These benefits are intended to lessen child poverty and give families much-needed respite from growing living expenses.
To be eligible for these benefits:
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Families must have
filed a 2023 tax return
or have registered for the program through the IRS portal. - Income thresholds apply, with the full credit available to single filers earning up to $75,000, heads of households earning up to $112,500, and married couples filing jointly earning up to $150,000.
- Reduced payments are available for those earning above these thresholds.
- Verify eligibility through the IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal.
- Ensure your bank account details and mailing address are up to date with the IRS.
- For families that did not file a tax return, the IRS Non-Filer Sign-Up Tool is available to register for payments.
For millions of families, the Child Tax Credit payments each month have already proven to be a lifeline. Research from earlier iterations of the program indicates that:
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Families use the funds primarily for
basic needs
such as groceries, rent, and utility bills. -
The program significantly reduces
child poverty rates
, providing financial stability to households.
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January 15, 2025:
First round of payments begins. -
December 15, 2025:
Final monthly payment for the program year. - Families who miss monthly payments can claim the full credit when filing their 2025 taxes.
A broader initiative to support American families includes the enlarged Child Tax Credit program. In order to guarantee they get these monthly payments, parents are urged to verify their eligibility and execute any required actions.
With a monthly fee of $300 or $250 per child, this program seeks to alleviate financial strains and encourage greater economic stability for families nationwide.
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