In the fall of 2021, the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) and Partnership for America’s Children came together to launch a national Child Tax Credit (CTC) outreach project. We joined this project as Child Tax Credit Outreach Coordinators, bringing our prior experience in community organizing and outreach. We had spent years working with many of […]
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Resources to Help You Navigate the Start of the 2023 Tax Season
The 2023 tax season officially begins today, January 23rd. Families in your network may be reaching out with questions about available tax credits, where they can get support filing their tax returns, key dates, and more. While the Child Tax Credit has reverted to its 2020 value, families with at least $2,500 in 2022 earned […]
How You Can Help Families Claim the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Other Money in 2023
The new year is fast approaching, and with it, a new tax filing season. While simplified filing through GetCTC.org closed in November, families can still claim the expanded 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) if they have not done so already. Want to learn more about how you can help families get the 2021 CTC, as […]
IRS Tax Return Processing Delay Talking Points for Community Partners Working with Families
It can really pay off to file a tax return to claim your expanded Child Tax Credit for 2021, even though you may have to wait to get your refund. The IRS is facing challenges related to the pandemic, insufficient staffing, outdated technology, and changing tax laws that are resulting in long tax refund delays, […]