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IRS Toolkit for Partners:
Advance Payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit
This toolkit has valuable information for:
• Taxpayers who have qualifying children for the Child Tax Credit
• People who don’t normally file a tax return but qualify for the Child Tax Credit
• People with special circumstances such as no permanent address or bank account to receive
advance payments of the Child Tax Credit
It also includes:
• Step-by-step directions for using the IRS’s Non-Filers Sign-up Tool
• Resources and materials, some in multiple languages, for IRS partners to share in their
community or throughout their organization. These include:
• IRS.gov resources
• QR codes for Child Tax Credit information
• Questions & Answers on advance payments of the Child Tax Credit
• Ready-to-use articles
• News release
• Tax Tip
• E-posters
• IRS video on YouTube
• Social media content
June 2021
Publication 5537 (6-2021) Catalog Number 38903G
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov
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Partners: Please help people learn about advance payments of the 2021 Child
Tax Credit
Dear partners,
The American Rescue Plan Act expanded the 2021 Child Tax Credit so that more people qualify, the
credit is larger and fully refundable, and some people can get part of the credit in advance. This toolkit
includes basic information and resources to help people learn about these payments and for IRS
partners to help spread the word.
Here’s how you can help:
• Remind people that IRS.gov is the official resource for the advance payments of the Child Tax
Credit. The IRS has created a special Advance Child Tax Credit 2021 page at
IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021, designed to provide the most up-to-date information about the credit
and the advance payments.
• Share information and materials in this toolkit with constituents, friends, family, community
organizations and others through your social media accounts, website, newsletters, emails or
other methods.
• Remind people who don’t normally file a tax return that they may be eligible for these
payments. Tell them about the Non-filers Sign-up Tool on IRS.gov and encourage them to
register. They may also qualify for Economic Impact Payments and the Recovery Rebate Credit
– which can add up to thousands of dollars for a family. If you can help people use the tool,
there’s also a user guide for the tool in this publication.
• Share information about helpful Advance Child Tax Credit tools when they launch. To get
the latest news, you can:
o Subscribe to the Outreach Connection for Individuals page to get announcements about
these Child Tax Credit tools and materials relating to them. You’ll get alerts when we post
outreach materials, IRS Tax Tips, news releases and more.
o Follow the IRS on its social media platforms – and please share our content from Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Warn people to watch for scams. The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with people by email, text
messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. People should
watch out for websites and social media attempts that request money or personal information
and for schemes tied to Advance Child Tax Credit payments, Economic Impact Payments or
other tax topics. Report these scams to the IRS.
Thank you for your help!
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In this guide …
Advance Payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit Page 4
How you can help Page 4
What are Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Page 4
Who qualifies? Page 4
Who is a qualifying child? Page 4
How are payments calculated? Page 5
When and where will payments be received? Page 5
Is action needed? Page 5
Special circumstances Page 6
Don’t normally file a tax return Page 6
No permanent address Page 6
No bank account for direct deposit Page 6
About IRS Advance Child Tax Credit tools and resources Page 7
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the
Non-filer Sign-up Tool for Child Tax Credit &
Economic Impact Payments Page 7
Materials to Share: Advance Payments of the
2021 Child Tax Credit Page 19
IRS.gov resources Page 19
QR codes Page 19
Questions and Answers Page 19
Ready to use articles Page 19
IRS Tax Tip Page 19
News release Page 20
E-posters Page 20
IRS videos on YouTube Page 21
Social media content Page 22
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Advance Payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit
There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit that will help many families receive
advance payments July through December 2021.
How you can help
The IRS urges government representatives and agencies, community groups, non-profits,
associations, education groups and anyone else with connections to people with children to share this
critical information about the Child Tax Credit. The materials and information in this toolkit can be
easily shared by social media, email and other methods.
What are Advance Child Tax Credit payments?
Advance Child Tax Credit payments are early payments from the IRS of 50 percent of the estimated
amount of the Child Tax Credit that you may properly claim on your 2021 tax return during the 2022
tax filing season. If the IRS has processed your 2020 tax return or 2019 tax return, these monthly
payments will be made starting in July and through December 2021, based on the information
contained in that return.
Who qualifies?
You qualify for advance Child Tax Credit payments if you have a qualifying child.
Also, 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.
Your main home can be any location where you regularly live. Your main home may be your house,
apartment, mobile home, shelter, temporary lodging, or other location and doesn’t need to be the
same physical location throughout the taxable year. You don’t need a permanent address to get these
payments. If you are temporarily away from your main home because of illness, education, business,
vacation, or military service, you are generally treated as living in your main home.
Who is a qualifying child for purposes of the 2021 Child Tax Credit?
For tax year 2021, a qualifying child is an individual who does not turn 18 before January 1, 2022, and
who satisfies the following conditions:
1. The individual is the taxpayer’s son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister,
stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or a descendant of any of them (for example, a
grandchild, niece, or nephew).
2. The individual does not provide more than one-half of his or her own support during 2021.
3. The individual lives with the taxpayer for more than one-half of tax year 2021.
4. The individual is properly claimed as the taxpayer’s dependent.
5. The individual does not file a joint return with the individual’s spouse for tax year 2021 or files it
only to claim a refund of withheld income tax or estimated tax paid.
6. The individual was a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien.
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How are payments calculated? Advance payments will be calculated and paid automatically. Eligible taxpayers who do not want to receive advance payment of the 2021 Child Tax Credit will have the opportunity to decline receiving advance payments. The maximum credit is available to taxpayers with a modified adjusted gross income of: • $75,000 or less for single filers and married persons filing separate returns, • $112,500 or less for heads of household, and • $150,000 or less for married couples filing a joint return and qualifying widows and widowers. For tax year 2021, qualifying families claiming the Child Tax Credit will receive: • Up to $3,000 per qualifying child between the ages of 6 and 17 at the end of 2021 • Up to $3,600 per qualifying child under age 6 at the end of 2021 The total of the advance payments will be up to 50 percent of the Child Tax Credit. Advance payments will be estimated from information included in eligible taxpayers' 2020 tax returns (or their 2019 returns if the 2020 returns are not filed and processed yet). Eligible taxpayers don’t need to take any action now other than to file their 2020 tax return if they haven’t done so. Taxpayers can benefit from the credit even if they don't have earned income or don't owe any income taxes. When and where will payments be received? Advance payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit will be made monthly from July 15 through December 15 to eligible taxpayers who have a main home in the United States for more than half the year. Your main home can be any location where you regularly live. Your main home may be your house, apartment, mobile home, shelter, temporary lodging, or other location and doesn’t need to be the same physical location throughout the taxable year. You don’t need a permanent address to get these payments. If you are temporarily away from your main home because of illness, education, business, vacation, or military service, you are generally treated as living in your main home. The IRS will issue advance Child Tax Credit payments on July 15, August 13, September 15, October 15, November 15, and December 15. Is action needed? Eligible taxpayers do not need to take any action now other than to file their 2020 tax return if they have not done so. The IRS urges people with children to file their 2020 tax returns as soon as possible to make sure they're eligible for the appropriate amount of the CTC as well as any other tax credits they're eligible for, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Filing electronically with direct deposit also can speed refunds and future advance CTC payments. People who normally don’t file a tax return can register for advance payments using the IRS’s Non- Filers Sign-Up Tool. Learn more below under Special Circumstances. 5 | June 2021
Eligible taxpayers who do not want to receive advance payment of the 2021 Child Tax Credit will have
the opportunity to decline receiving advance payments.
Taxpayers will also have the opportunity to update information about changes in their income, filing
status or the number of qualifying children. More details on when and how to take these steps are in
this toolkit.
Special circumstances
Some individuals may not normally file, may not have a permanent address or a bank account and
may need assistance claiming their Advance Child Tax Credit payments, Economic Impact Payment or
other tax benefits.
Don’t normally file a tax return
People who did not file a tax return for 2019 or 2020 and who did not use the IRS Non-filers tool last
year to register for Economic Impact Payments should use the Child Tax Credit Non-filer Sign-up tool
to register for monthly Advance Child Tax Credit payments. The tool enables them to provide required
information about themselves, their qualifying children age 17 and under, their other dependents, and
their direct deposit bank information so the IRS can quickly and easily deposit the payments directly
into their checking or savings account.
No permanent address
People can get advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, Economic Impact Payments or other
credits even if they don’t have a permanent address. For example, someone experiencing
homelessness may list the address of a friend, relative or trusted service provider, such as a shelter,
drop-in day center or transitional housing program, on the return filed with the IRS. If you are unable to
choose direct deposit, a check for the tax refund and a check or debit card for the third EIP can be
mailed to this address.
No bank account for direct deposit
The fastest way to get your tax refund, Economic Impact Payments or advance payments of the Child
Tax Credit is to have it direct deposited – contactless and free – into your bank account, prepaid debit
card or mobile app. You will need to provide the routing and account numbers no matter which option
you choose.
Many financial institutions will help a person open a low-cost or no-cost bank account. Individuals who
open accounts will then have an account and routing number to claim a direct deposit of their tax
refund, their Economic Impact Payment and the advance payments of the Child Tax Credit. Here are
some resources:
• Visit the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) website for details, in both English and
Spanish, on opening an account online. Among other things, people can also use the FDIC’s
BankFind tool to locate a nearby FDIC-insured bank.
• BankOn, American Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers of America, and the
National Credit Union Administration have all compiled lists of banks and credit unions that can
open an account online. For veterans, see the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) for
access to financial services at participating banks.
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Other options:
• If you have a prepaid debit card, you may be able to have your refund applied to the card.
Many reloadable prepaid cards have account and routing numbers that can be provided to the
IRS. Check with the financial institution to ensure the card can be used and to obtain the
routing number and account number, which may be different from the card number.
• Mobile payment apps may also have account and routing numbers that can be used on your
tax return to receive a refund or stimulus money. Check the mobile payment app for account
and routing numbers.
About IRS Advance Child Tax Credit tools and online resources
The Internal Revenue Service also launched online tools designed to help families manage and monitor the
advance monthly payments of Child Tax Credits under the American Rescue Plan.
A special Advance Child Tax Credit 2021 page at IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021 provides the most up-to-date
information about the credit and the advance payments, including links to the tools.
- The Non-filers Sign-up Tool helps families not normally required to file an income tax return to
quickly register for the Child Tax Credit.
- The Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant allows families to answer a series of questions to
quickly determine whether they qualify for the advance credit.
- The Child Tax Credit Update Portal allows families to verify their eligibility for the payments and if
they choose to, unenroll, or opt out from receiving the monthly payments so they can receive a lump
sum when they file their tax return next year. This secure, password-protected tool is available to
any eligible family with internet access and a smart phone or computer. Future versions of the tool
planned in the summer and fall will allow people to view their payment history, adjust bank account
information or mailing addresses and other features. A Spanish version is also planned.
We will soon have additional partner materials related to these tools.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Non-filer Sign-up Tool for Child Tax
Credit & Economic Impact Payments
Some people don’t have to file a tax return but may still be eligible for advance payments of the 2021
Child Tax Credit. Make sure you should use the tool, then follow the steps to register for your payment.
This Non-filer Sign-up Tool for Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payments allows you to provide
information about your qualifying children for 2020. Advance Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact
Payments will be made for each qualifying child for the 2020 Child Tax Credit who has a valid Social
Security number (SSN).
People who are not required to file tax returns may have income that is below the income limits for this
2020 Child Tax Credit. However, some individuals can file a tax return to get a refund of this or other
credits even if they are not required to file. Don’t use this tool if you are required to file a 2020 tax return
or plan to file a 2020 tax return.
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To check your eligibility for the 2020 Child Tax Credit, you can use the Eligibility Assistant tool at
IRS.gov/childtaxcredit2021. To determine if you are required to file a 2020 tax return or if you should file
to get a refund or if you qualify for other refundable credits, you can use the IRS’s Interactive Tax
Assistant tool – Do I Need to File a Tax Return? – and answer basic questions.
The Non-filer Sign-up Tool for Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payments is for people who did
not file a tax return for 2019 or 2020 and who did not use the IRS Non-filers tool last year to register for
Economic Impact Payments. It is also for people who filed a tax return for 2019 or used the IRS Non-
filers tool last year but did not report all the dependents they had in 2020. Residents of a U.S. territory
cannot use the tool. Intuit developed the Non-filer Sign-up Tool for the IRS and delivers this tool
through its participation in the Free File Alliance.
Use this tool to report your qualifying children born before 2021 if you:
• Are not required to file a 2020 tax return, didn’t file one and don’t plan to; and
• Have a main home in the United States for more than half of the year.
The tool, an update of last year’s IRS Non-filers tool, also enables you to provide required information
about yourself, your qualifying children age 17 and under and your direct deposit bank information so
the IRS can quickly and easily deposit advance Child Tax Credit payments directly into your checking
or savings account.
Also, if you did not get the full amounts of the first and second Economic Impact Payment, you may use
this tool if you:
• Are not required to file a 2020 tax return, didn’t file, and don’t plan to, and
• Want to claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit and get your third Economic Impact Payment.
The tool is also designed to help eligible individuals who don't normally file income tax returns register
for the $1,400 third round of Economic Impact Payments (also known as stimulus checks) and claim
the Recovery Rebate Credit for any amount of the first two rounds of Economic Impact Payments they
may have missed. These payments will also be made directly into the checking or savings account you
provide.
Before you begin
Anyone using the tool needs to have: Don’t have a
• Name, exactly as it appears on Social Security card permanent address or
• A Social Security number or other taxpayer identification number a bank account?
issued by the IRS for you and any dependents you will claim
• An email address to help create your account on the Non-filers Sign- See information in the
up tool Special Circumstances
section of this guide.
• A mailing address where you can receive the payment and anything
the IRS may need to mail to you regarding your payments
If you want your payment via direct deposit, you’ll need banking information – the routing and account
numbers.
If the IRS sent you an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) in the past, you’ll
need it to use this tool. If you lost your IP PIN, use the Get an IP PIN tool to retrieve your number.
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The Non-filers Sign-up Tool includes a space for your driver’s license or state ID information, if you have one of these forms of identification. This allows you to provide IRS with more information to validate the return itself. There are other ways to do this, so a license or state ID is optional in the tool. However, an ID may be requested by an organization that is helping you use the Non-filers Sign-up Tool. Let’s begin! Start at IRS.gov. From the IRS.gov homepage, select “Get Answers on the Advance Child Tax Credit.” You’ll reach the page called “Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021.” In the Non-filers section, click “Enter Your Information” to begin. 9 | June 2021
Confirm you can use the Non-filers Sign-up Tool. Carefully review the information on the screen to
make sure you can use the tool. If so, click on “Get Started.”
Create an account. Review the privacy statement. Then, to create your account, enter your email
address and create a user ID and password. Enter a cell phone number if you’d like.
A cell phone number is not required but is recommended to use the non-filer tool. A
cell phone number is important for your security when using this tool. A cell phone
number provides IRS with more information about the individuals filing the simplified
return to validate the return itself. Also, it provides another avenue for you to securely
access the tool using Multi-Factor Authentication, where a code can be sent to your
cell phone. Without a cell phone number, account access for a forgotten password or
when accessing from a new device can only be accomplished via the email address
provided.
10 | June 2021If you enter a phone number, you’ll get an option to receive a six-digit verification code in a text message. If you’re not able to receive text messages, uncheck that box. Once you’ve entered your information, click “Create Account.” If you already created an account and are returning to the tool, click the “Sign In” button or the “I forgot my user ID or password” link as needed. 11 | June 2021
If you entered a phone number on the “Create an Account” screen, you will receive a text
message with a six-digit code. Enter that code on the “Check your phone” screen.
(555) 555-5555
Account confirmation. This screen confirms you successfully created an account. You can
print it and write your password, if you’d like, for your records. Click “Continue.”
You will receive an email from customer_service@freefilefillableforms.com. Before you can e-file your
simplified return, you’ll need to confirm your email address from this message. That step is covered later
in this guide.
Select “Continue” on either of these pages. You will be directed to a “Step 1” screen where you
will input your information to register for the payment.
12 | June 2021STEP 1 page: Fill out your tax forms.
Remember to enter 2020 information. This tool creates a simplified 2020 tax return which will register you
for advance payments of the Child Tax Credit.
On the first section of this page, take the following steps:
• Select your filing status (Single or Married filing jointly). Use your status as of the end of 2020.
Alert: If you were married at the end of 2020, the Non-filers Sign-up Tool
requires that you use it with your spouse and include your spouse’s information.
If you were married at the end of 2020 and your spouse is not using this tool
with you, you must file a tax return using other options. Visit IRS.gov/filing/e-file-
options for additional information.
• Enter your personal information, including your Social Security number (and your
spouse’s, if you select “Married filing jointly),” and your current address.
13 | June 2021In the middle section of this page,
• Check the box if someone can claim you or your spouse as a dependent.
• Enter the names of any dependents born before 2021 and their Social Security
number or their Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or Adoption Taxpayer
Identification Number issued by the IRS. If you have more than four dependents,
click the “Add” box to enter more.
• If the IRS has sent an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for any
of your dependents, enter the IP PIN on the appropriate line for that dependent.
• Check the “Qualifies for CTC” box only if your child qualifies for the 2020 Child Tax
Credit. If you need more information about eligibility, click the question mark above this
column.
On the bottom part of this page:
• In the “Recovery Rebate Credit” section, enter the amount of the Recovery Rebate
Credit you should claim, based on the results of using the worksheet from the
instructions.
• Complete your bank information if you want your payments as direct deposit to a bank
account. You may also use a banking app or a reloadable debit card but check with the
issuer to ensure you are including the correct routing and account information. It may
not be the number on the card. If you don’t enter bank information, the IRS will mail your
payments as checks or pre-paid debit cards to the address you entered above.
• Double check your routing and account numbers for accuracy.
• Enter an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) for you or your
spouse, if applicable.
14 | June 2021Then select “Continue to Step 2” to advance to the next screen. STEP 2 page: Verifications and signatures to e-file your tax forms: Now that you’ve created a simplified 2020 tax return to register for advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, you must sign your tax return and file it. The form asks for your 2019 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your tax return, or your five- digit self-selected signature PIN. If you didn’t file a tax return last year, enter “0” for last year’s AGI. If you used the IRS Non-filers tool last year, enter “1” for last year’s AGI. Then continue to the next section, where you’ll electronically sign the tax return by creating a five-digit PIN, enter your date of birth, and enter your driver’s license or state- issued ID data if you have this type of identification. 15 | June 2021
For the last step on this page, you’ll need to verify your email address if you haven’t already from the verification email you received when you created your account. In your email account, look for a verification email from customer_service@freefilefillableforms.com. Follow the directions in the message to confirm your email address. The Non-filer Sign-up Tool will confirm that you’ve verified your email address. You can click “Update Your Account” at the bottom of the Step 2 page to confirm that you’ve verified your email address. 16 | June 2021
Click “Continue” to return to the Non-filers Sign-up Tool. You can complete filing by clicking the “Continue to E-File” button at the bottom of the Step 2 page. After you click “Continue to e-File,” you’ll see a pop-up with a disclosure statement. Review the information and check the box if you agree. If you need to review your information, click “Back to Forms.” If you’re ready to submit your information to the IRS, click “File Now.” After you register You will receive an e-mail from Customer Service at Free File Fillable Forms, a trusted IRS partner. The email will either acknowledge you have successfully submitted your information or tell you there is a problem and how to correct it. If you are using a public computer, such as a public library computer or other shared computer, be sure to sign out and completely close the Non-filers Sign-up Tool browser before leaving the computer. Getting your payment The IRS will confirm your eligibility, then calculate and send your money using the bank account information or address you provided. Advance Child Tax Credit 17 | June 2021
payments are issued July through December 2021. If you qualify for the 2020
Recovery Rebate Credit or the third Economic Impact Payment, you’ll receive that
money separately and after the IRS processes your registration in this tool.
Checking the status of your payments or credits
Your advance Child Tax Credit: In coming months, the IRS will have a tool on IRS.gov
to check and manage payments.
Your third Economic Impact Payment: You can use the Get My Payment tool at
IRS.gov within two weeks to check your Economic Impact Payment status. Until your
payment is scheduled, you will receive a “Payment Status Not Available” message.
Your Recovery Rebate Credit: To check the status of a Recovery Rebate Credit,
which is included along with any tax refund owed to you, you can use “Where’s my
Refund?” on IRS.gov or by calling 800-829-1954.
Resources
• The Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 page on IRS.gov for details
on this credit, Questions & Answers and information about helpful tools.
• The Economic Impact Payments page for information on EIP eligibility, the
Recovery Rebate Credit and more.
• Frequently Asked Questions within the Non-filers Sign-Up Tool itself have
information about using the tool. Find these FAQs in the left navigation bar
under Resources.
18 | June 2021Materials to Share: Advance Payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit
IRS.gov resources
• The Advance Child Tax Credit in 2021 page is available in English, Spanish, Chinese-
Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese and Haitian Creole.
Easy ways to help people reach this page:
o Share the simple URL: irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
o Share this QR code by copying and pasting it into your emails, newsletters or on
your website:
English: Spanish:
Questions & Answers
• Questions & Answers on the Advance Child Tax Credit
Ready-to-use articles
Copy these short articles from IRS.gov and paste in your emails, websites, newsletters, etc.
• How the expanded 2021 child tax credit can help your family English | Spanish
• If you don’t have to file taxes, you may need to register for monthly advance Child Tax
Credit Payments English | Spanish
IRS Tax Tip
Copy these Tax Tips from IRS.gov and paste in emails, websites, newsletters, etc.
• COVID Tax Tip 2021-79, Looking ahead: How the American Rescue Plan affects 2021
taxes, part 2 English | Spanish
19 | June 2021News release
• IRS unveils online tool to help low-income families register for monthly Child Tax Credit
payments English | Spanish | Chinese-Simplified
E-posters
We’ve provided a mini copy of the English version as a preview. You can access e-posters in
other languages using the links below its title. Use the e-posters as:
• fliers to distribute or post in your office or community
• social media content
• email or newsletter content
• web content
• Publication 5534, 2021 • Publication 5534-A, 2021
Advance Child Tax Credit Advance Child Tax Credit
Payments Payments Start July 15
English | Spanish English | Spanish
To save the e-poster PDF to your computer:
• Click on the link for the e-poster.
• Press “Okay” to open the file.
• Click on “File,” then “Save as.”
• Select where on your computer you would like to save the PDF.
• If you’d like to use a different file name than the one that appears, type your chosen file
name in the box.
• Click “Save.”
20 | June 2021IRS videos on YouTube
• Here’s Who Will Get Advance Payments of the
Child Tax Credit English | Spanish | Chinese
Embedding - To embed these videos on a website or
a blog:
• On a computer, go to the video in the language you want at the links above.
• Under the video, click “Share”
• Click “Embed”
• From the box that appears, copy the HTML code
• Paste the code into your blog or website HTML
Sharing on social media – Copy and paste these posts to your own social media platform to
spread the word and share these videos.
For English video:
Recent changes to the #ChildTaxCredit mean that more than 30M households will begin
receiving monthly payments starting this July without any further action. Watch an #IRS
video to learn more: https://youtu.be/KMe3q9N5UHY
Eligible families will receive advance #ChildTaxCredit payments of up to $300 for each
child younger than age 6 and up to $250 for each qualifying child ages six to 17. Watch
an #IRS video to learn more: https://youtu.be/KMe3q9N5UHY
While most people don’t need to take any action to receive advance #ChildTaxCredit
payments, the #IRS urges community groups and others to share information and help
everyone receive all the benefits they’re due. Watch: https://youtu.be/KMe3q9N5UHY
There have been changes to the #ChildTaxCredit that will benefit many families as they
receive advance payments starting in summer 2021. Watch an #IRS video to learn
more: https://youtu.be/KMe3q9N5UHY
For Spanish video:
#IRS: Vea quién recibirá pagos anticipados del Crédito tributario por hijos
https://youtu.be/XXqIm6qbLus
#IRS: Cambios en el Crédito Tributario por Hijos beneficiarán a muchas familias, ya
que recibirán pagos por adelantado a partir del verano de 2021
https://youtu.be/XXqIm6qbLus
For Chinese video:
#IRS: 子女稅優惠 https://youtu.be/XP6wf4xKYhw
#IRS: 子女稅優惠政策的最新變化意味著，今年7月開始將有超過3,000萬個家庭每月領取優惠
額，而無需採取任何進一步措施 https://youtu.be/XP6wf4xKYhw
21 | June 2021Social media content
To copy an image from this toolkit to use on your own social media platforms:
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• Select where on your computer you would like to save the image.
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• YouTube: IRS Videos Multilingual (mostly in Spanish), IRS Videos & IRS Videos ASL
• Facebook: IRS & IRS en español
• Instagram: @IRSnews
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn
General information – English and Spanish images and posts
Families of 88% of children in the U.S. will automatically get monthly payments of the
#ChildTaxCredit starting on July 15, 2021. Learn more from #IRS at: https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
Familias del 88% de niños en EE.UU. Recibirán automáticamente pagos mensuales del
#ChildTaxCredit a partir del 15 de julio de 2021. Obtenga más información del #IRS en:
https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
22 | June 2021Payments of the expanded and newly-advanceable #ChildTaxCredit are slated to begin on July
15, 2021 without any further action required. Learn more from #IRS at:
https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
Pagos del #ChildTaxCredit ampliado y recientemente anticipado están programados para
comenzar el 15 de julio de 2021 sin que se requiera ninguna acción adicional. Obtenga más
información de #IRS en: https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
Roughly 39M households in the U.S. will automatically get monthly payments of the
#ChildTaxCredit starting on July 15, 2021. Learn more from #IRS at: https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
Aproximadamente 39 millones de hogares en EE.UU. Recibirán automáticamente pagos
mensuales del #ChildTaxCredit a partir del 15 de julio de 2021. Obtenga más información
del #IRS en: https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
Families who receive the #ChildTaxCredit by direct deposit can plan their budgets around
receipt of the benefit on the 15th of each month, starting July 15, 2021.
https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
Familias que reciben el #ChildTaxCredit por depósito directo pueden planificar sus
presupuestos en torno a la recepción del beneficio el día 15 de cada mes, a partir del 15 de
julio de 2021. https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
#ChildTaxCredit: Starting July 15, eligible families will receive a monthly payment of up to $300
for each child under 6 and up to $250 for each child age 6 and above. https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
#ChildTaxCredit: A partir del 15 de julio, familias elegibles recibirán un pago mensual de
hasta $300 por cada niño menor de 6 años y hasta $250 por cada niño de 6 años o más.
https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
The maximum #ChildTaxCredit was increased in 2021 to $3,600 for children under 6 and to
$3,000 for children between 6 and 17. #IRS has information about the upcoming monthly
payments at https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
El máximo #ChildTaxCredit se incrementó en 2021 a $3,600 para niños menores de 6 años
y a $3,000 para niños entre 6 y 17 años. #IRS tiene información sobre los próximos pagos
mensuales en https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
Households covering more than 65 million children will receive the monthly #ChildTaxCredit
payments through direct deposit, paper check, or debit cards starting July 15. Learn more from
#IRS at: https://go.usa.gov/xHeUu
Hogares que cubren a más de 65 millones de niños recibirán pagos mensuales de
#ChildTaxCredit a través de depósito directo, cheque impreso o tarjetas de débito a partir
del 15 de julio. Obtenga más información del #IRS en: https://go.usa.gov/xHtf2
23 | J u n e 2 0 2 1General information – images and posts in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian,
Vietnamese and Haitian Creole
English – The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expands the
Child Tax Credit for tax year 2021 only. Taxpayers may receive
part of their credit in 2021 before filing their 2021 tax return.
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Spanish – La Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidenses de 2021
amplía el Crédito tributario por hijos solo para el 2021. Los
contribuyentes pueden recibir parte de su crédito en 2021 antes de
presentar impuestos de 2021. www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021 #IRS
Chinese – 2021年的《美国救援计划法案》仅扩展了2021年税收年度的子女税优惠。纳税人可能
在申报2021年税表前， 在2021年收到部分优惠额。https://go.usa.gov/xHwxS #IRS
Korean – 2021년 미국인구조계획법 은 2021년 한해서 자녀 세액공제를 확대했습니다.
납세자들은 2021년 세금 신고서를 제출하기 전에 이 세액공제의 일부를 받을 수 있습니다.
https://go.usa.gov/xHwa3 #IRS
Russian – Закон «Американский план спасения» 2021 г. расширяет сферу действия Налоговый
зачет выплачиваемый за ребенка только на 2021 налоговый год. Налогоплательщики могут
получить часть зачета в 2021 году до подачи налоговой декларации за 2021 год.
https://go.usa.gov/xHwa2 #IRS
Vietnamese – Đạo Luật Kế Hoạch Giải Cứu Người Mỹ năm 2021 chỉ mở rộng Tín Thuế Trẻ Em cho
năm thuế 2021. Những người đóng thuế có thể nhận một phần tín thuế của họ trong năm 2021 trước
khi nộp tờ khai thuế thu nhập năm 2021. https://go.usa.gov/xHdju #IRS
Haitian Creole – Lwa Plan Sovtaj Ameriken 2021 an etann Kredi Fiskal Timoun nan pou ane
fiskal 2021 an sèlman. Kontribyab yo ka resevwa yon pati nan kredi yo a an 2021 anvan yo
depoze deklarasyon taks 2021 yo a. https://go.usa.gov/xHwa8 #IRS
24 | J u n e 2 0 2 1General information – images and posts in English and Spanish
There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit that will help many families receive
advance payments starting this summer. #IRS will soon share updates at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Hay cambios importantes en el Crédito Tributario por Hijos que ayudarán a muchas familias
a recibir pagos por adelantado a partir de este verano. #IRS pronto compartirá
actualizaciones en www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Have you heard that the Child Tax Credit has changed for 2021? It’s true! Among other things
the credit is now fully refundable, which means you may benefit from it even if you don't have
earned income or don't owe any income taxes. Learn more from #IRS at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
¿Sabe que el Crédito Tributario por Hijos ha cambiado para 2021? ¡Es cierto! Entre
cambios, el crédito ahora es totalmente reembolsable, que significa que puede beneficiarse
si no tiene ingresos o no debe impuestos. Obtenga más información del #IRS en
www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
This year, families with qualifying children may receive part of their Child Tax Credit in 2021 --
before filing their 2021 tax return next year. Learn more from #IRS at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Este año, familias con hijos calificados pueden recibir parte de su Crédito Tributario por
Hijos en 2021, antes de presentar su declaración de impuestos 2021 el próximo año.
Obtenga más información del #IRS en www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
#IRS will make advance payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit regularly from July through
December to eligible taxpayers. Learn more from #IRS at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
25 | J u n e 2 0 2 1#IRS hará pagos por adelantado del Crédito Tributario por Hijos de 2021 regularmente
desde julio hasta diciembre a contribuyentes elegibles. Obtenga más información del #IRS
en www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Haven’t filed your 2020 tax return yet? We know many parents have their hands full. #IRS
reminds you that filing electronically with direct deposit can speed tax refunds and future
Advance Child Tax Credit payments. Learn more from #IRS at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
¿No ha presentado su declaración de impuestos de 2020? Sabemos que padres están
ocupados. #IRS le recuerda que presentar electrónicamente con depósito directo puede
acelerar reembolsos y pagos futuros del Crédito tributario por adelantado por hijos.
www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit, but eligible taxpayers do not need
to take any action now other than to file their 2020 tax return if they have not done so. #IRS will
soon share updates at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Hay cambios importantes en el Crédito Tributario por Hijos, pero contribuyentes elegibles
no necesitan tomar ninguna acción ahora más que presentar su declaración de impuestos
de 2020 si no lo han hecho. #IRS pronto compartirá actualizaciones en:
www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
File soon – images and posts in English and Spanish
If you have children, file your 2020 tax return ASAP to make sure #IRS has your most up-to-
date information and issues the appropriate amount Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn
more at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Si tiene hijos, presente su declaración de impuestos de 2020 lo antes posible para
asegurarse de que #IRS tenga su información más actualizada y emita la cantidad
adecuada de pagos por adelantado del #ChildTaxCredit. Obtenga más información en
http://www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
#IRS urges individuals and families who haven't yet filed their 2020 or 2019 tax return to do so
as soon as possible so they can receive any advance #ChildTaxCredit payment they're eligible
for. Learn more at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
26 | J u n e 2 0 2 1#IRS insta a personas y familias que aún no han presentado su declaración de impuestos
de 2020 o 2019 a que lo hagan lo antes posible para que puedan recibir cualquier pago del
#ChildTaxCredit por adelantado al que sean elegibles. Más información en
http://www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Families eligible for the #ChildTaxCredit should file tax returns soon, if they haven’t yet, to make
sure they receive the appropriate amount of the Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn
more from #IRS at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Familias elegibles para el #ChildTaxCredit deben presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos
pronto, si no lo han hecho, para asegurarse de que reciban la cantidad adecuada de pagos
por adelantado del #ChildTaxCredit. Más información del #IRS en
http://www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Advance Child Tax Credit payments - 50% of the credit – images and posts in English
and Spanish
The #ChildTaxCredit has changed for 2021! Qualified families may receive regular advance
payments July through Dec. 2021, totaling up to 50% of the credit. Learn more from #IRS at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
¡#ChildTaxCredit ha cambiado para 2021! Familias calificadas pueden recibir pagos por
adelantado regulares de julio a diciembre de 2021, por un total de hasta el 50% del crédito.
Obtenga más información de #IRS en http://www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Families with qualifying children may receive up to 50% of their #ChildTaxCredit in 2021 – that
is before filing their 2021 tax return next year. Learn more from #IRS at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
27 | J u n e 2 0 2 1Familias con hijos calificados pueden recibir hasta el 50% de su #ChildTaxCredit en 2021,
es decir, antes de presentar su declaración de impuestos de 2021 el próximo año. Obtenga
más información del #IRS en http://www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Advance #ChildTaxCredit payments are early payments from the #IRS of up to 50% of the total
credit you may claim on your tax return next filing season. Learn more at
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Pagos por adelantado del #ChildTaxCredit son pagos anticipados del #IRS de hasta el 50%
del crédito total que puede reclamar en su declaración de impuestos la próxima temporada
de impuestos. Obtenga más información en http://www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Reaching people who don’t have a permanent address or bank account – images and
posts in English and Spanish
#IRS continues an ongoing effort to alert people who don’t have a permanent address or a bank
account that they may still qualify for stimulus payments and other credits, including the
advance #ChildTaxCredit. See http://go.usa.gov/xHJrd
#IRS continúa un esfuerzo para alertar a personas que no tienen una dirección permanente
o una cuenta bancaria que aún pueden calificar para pagos de estímulo y otros créditos,
incluyendo el #ChildTaxCredit por adelantado. https://go.usa.gov/x6amA
#IRS is asking for help from groups that assist vulnerable people to get benefits including
Economic Impact Payments and the upcoming advance #ChildTaxCredit. Learn more at
http://go.usa.gov/xHJrd
#IRS está solicitando ayuda de grupos que asisten a personas vulnerables a obtener
beneficios, incluyendo los pagos de impacto económico y el próximo #ChildTaxCredit por
adelantado. Obtenga más información en https://go.usa.gov/x6amA
28 | J u n e 2 0 2 1Non-filers Sign-up Tool – image and posts in English and Spanish
#IRS has an online tool designed to help eligible families who don’t normally file taxes register
for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments, scheduled to begin July 15. See:
https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT
#IRS tiene una herramienta en línea diseñada para ayudar a familias elegibles que
normalmente no presentan impuestos a registrarse para los pagos mensuales de
#ChildTaxCredit, programados para comenzar el 15 de julio. Consulte:
https://go.usa.gov/x6QFw
An #IRS tool now provides families who are not required to file tax returns a free and easy way
to submit the information needed to get their advance #ChildTaxCredit payments, if eligible.
https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT
Una herramienta del #IRS ofrece a familias que no están obligadas a presentar
declaraciones de impuestos una manera fácil y gratuita de enviar la información necesaria
para obtener sus pagos anticipados del #ChildTaxCredit, si son elegibles.
https://go.usa.gov/x6QFw
An #IRS tool helps people who earn too little to have a tax filing requirement to get advance
#ChildTaxCredit payments and the Economic Impact Payment. See: https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT
Una herramienta del #IRS ayuda a personas que ganan muy poco para tener un requisito
de presentar una declaración de impuestos a obtener pagos anticipados de #ChildTaxCredit
y el Pago de impacto económico. Vea: https://go.usa.gov/x6QFw
Eligible families who did not file taxes for 2019 or 2020 and didn’t use the #IRS Non-filers tool
for Economic Impact Payments can use an online tool to register for monthly #ChildTaxCredit
payments. More at: https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT
Familias elegibles que no declararon impuestos para 2019/2020 y no usaron la herramienta
del #IRS para pagos de Impacto económico pueden usar una herramienta en línea para
registrarse para pagos mensuales del #ChildTaxCredit. Más en: https://go.usa.gov/x6QFw
While no action is needed by most families, #IRS has a tool to help those who don’t file tax
returns register for monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments. Learn more at
https://go.usa.gov/x6NNT
29 | J u n e 2 0 2 1La mayoría de familias no necesitan ninguna acción, #IRS tiene una herramienta para
ayudar a aquellos que no presentan declaraciones de impuestos a registrarse para los
pagos mensuales del #ChildTaxCredit. Obtenga más información en
https://go.usa.gov/x6QFw
Advance Child Tax Credit scams – image and posts
Criminals take every opportunity to defraud unsuspecting victims. #IRS urges you: Watch for
schemes that may emerge around the advance #ChildTaxCredit payments.
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Delincuentes aprovechan todas las oportunidades para defraudar a víctimas desprevenidas.
#IRS le urge: Esté atento a los esquemas que puedan surgir en torno a los pagos
anticipados del #ChildTaxCredit. www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Watch out for scammers that suggest they can get you the advance #ChildTaxCredit payments
by working with #IRS on your behalf. www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Tenga cuidado con los estafadores que sugieren que pueden obtener los pagos anticipados
del #ChildTaxCredit trabajando con #IRS en su nombre. www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
#IRS reminder: Be alert to criminals that ask by phone, email, text or on social media to verify
your information claiming it’s needed to get advance #ChildTaxCredit payments.
www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Recordatorio del #IRS: Esté alerta a delincuentes que solicitan por teléfono, correo
electrónico, mensaje de texto o en redes sociales verificar su información y afirman que es
necesaria para obtener pagos anticipados del #ChildTaxCredit.
www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
Watch for impersonators: Official IRS information about the advance #ChildTaxCredit payments
is available at www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
Esté atento a impostores: Información oficial del IRS sobre los pagos anticipados del
#ChildTaxCredit está disponible en www.irs.gov/creditoporhijos2021
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