[ [link removed] ]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress




In March, Congress expanded the Child Tax Credit as part of President
Biden’s American Rescue Package. Millions of families received their first
payment yesterday.

It’s estimated that the expanded child tax credit, together with other
measures in the American Rescue Plan, could help lift 5 million children
out of poverty — cutting childhood poverty in half, and making it the
largest anti-poverty program in a generation.

[ [link removed] ]So, we want to know: if you are receiving a child tax credit
payment — how is it going to help you and your family? Share your story
here.

[ [link removed] ]Child Tax Credit check-in!

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the expanded
child tax credit:

Q: Who is eligible for the expanded child tax credit?

A: Single parents with incomes up to $75,000, couples who file jointly and
earn up to $150,000, and heads of households earning up to $112,500 will
be eligible for the full expanded credit. Families who earn more than
$150,000 will likely qualify for a reduced credit. For every child under
the age of six, families will get up to $3,600 this year, or $300 per
month. For every child ages 6-17, the amount is $3,000, or $250 per month.

If you’re a parent of a child under 18 and received a stimulus check via
direct deposit, your first monthly CTC check should have hit your bank
account yesterday.

If you got your stimulus check via mail, your CTC check was sent out
yesterday and should hit your mailbox soon.

If you did not get your stimulus check or didn’t file taxes because you
make under the reporting threshold, you can [ [link removed] ]register with the IRS here
to receive your payments.

Q: What if I’m undocumented?

A: Undocumented folks with children who have social security numbers
qualify for the tax credit. Their child must have a social security number
issued before May 17, 2021. However, to sign up to receive the funds,
undocumented parents or guardians must have Individual Taxpayer
Identification Numbers (ITIN).

Q: What if I had a baby this year?

A: The IRS will be updating their site in a few weeks with a portal where
you can update your family information and enroll in the CTC program for
your baby.

This program is an example of what’s possible when government is oriented
towards making working people's lives better, instead of just enriching
the wealthy.

Alexandria is fighting for measures and policies like the expanded child
tax credit and funeral assistance because she believes government's job is
to help families make ends meet.

[ [link removed] ]If you received an expanded child tax credit payment, let us know how
it will help you and your family recover from the pandemic and submit any
questions you have about how to receive this benefit.

In solidarity,

Team AOC


 


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