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Advance payments of Child Tax Credit
For 2021, the IRS will make monthly advance payments of the child credit totaling 50% of the estimated 2021 credit amount. The IRS has announced the payments will begin on July 15, 2021. They’ll then be made on the 15th of each month (unless the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday).
Recipients will receive the monthly payments through direct deposit, paper check or debit cards. The IRS says that it is committed to maximizing the use of direct deposit.
The refund amount that you normally receive when you file your tax return will be reduced by these advance payments. Please call our office if you wish to discuss your specific situation. 662-287-5265
You can choose to Opt Out of this advance payment and receive the credit when you normally would when you file your tax return at the IRS Child Tax Credit Portal.
Additional Changes to Child Tax Credit
For 2021, this refundable tax credit has been increased from $2,000 to $3,000 per child — $3,600 for children under six years of age. In addition, qualifying children now include 17-year-olds.
The child credit is subject to modified adjusted gross income (AGI) phaseout rules and begins to phase out when MAGI exceeds:
- $400,000 for married couples who file a joint return, and
- $200,000 for other taxpayers.
The increased credit amount ($1,000 or $1,600) is subject to lower income phaseouts than the ones that apply to the first $2,000 of the credit. The increased amount begins to phase out when MAGI exceeds:
- $150,000 for joint filers,
- $112,500 for heads of household, and
- $75,000 for other taxpayers.