Child Tax Credit News
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Three Reasons to Spread the Word About the Child Tax Credit Before November 15th and Three Ways You Can Do So Now
There are just seven weeks until simplified filing through GetCTC.org closes. This online portal allows families to easily claim the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) on their own by November 15th. Want to learn more? Join us for a webinar on October 13th by registering here. If you miss the webinar, the recording will…
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What We Can Learn From Recent Reports About the Impact of the Expanded Child Tax Credit and the Ongoing Need for Outreach
With under two months until online filing through GetCTC.org closes, recently-released data and reports paint a clear picture: the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) reduced hardship among families with children, and outreach remains critically important to ensure that all eligible families get this money. You likely heard about the Census Bureau’s recent release of Current…
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How NYC Health + Hospitals Conducted Tax Credit Outreach to Tens of Thousands of Patients
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest municipal health care delivery system in the country. It serves more than a million New Yorkers annually, including Medicaid and uninsured patients. Recently, our team had the opportunity to connect with Samantha Kumar, Senior Director, Social Determinants and Monique Fraser, Program Manager, Tax and Income Support, to learn…
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Why Your Fall 2022 Plans Should Include Child Tax Credit Outreach
Last month, we wrote a blog post on key Child Tax Credit (CTC) outreach dates to keep in mind. As we approach the end of summer, we want to specifically highlight why this fall is such an important time to spread the word about the CTC to families. If you want to learn more about…
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How Schools Can Help Connect Families to the Child Tax Credit This Fall
Why are we talking about the Child Tax Credit now? There is still time for families to claim the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), which provides up to $3,600 per child. Schools can help spread the word, and their staff members do not need to be tax experts. Schools can point families to GetCTC.org,…
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Future of the Expanded Child Tax Credit
Across the country, service providers, schools and other community partners like yours continue to help families claim the expanded 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC). As you support families in claiming the money that is still on the table, you may be wondering about the future of the expanded CTC and whether families will be able…
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How Community Partners Can Communicate to Families About IRS Tax Return Processing Delays
This blog post provides information on IRS tax return processing delays and includes suggested talking points for community partners who are receiving questions from families about delayed refunds. Read below to see the talking points. Many taxpayers who filed tax returns earlier this year are still waiting for the refunds they anticipate and need. In…
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Tracking Your Child Tax Credit Outreach Impact
We know that you are working hard to help families claim the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC)! You may be hearing directly from individuals about the impact the CTC has had on their lives and those of their children. In addition to the stories you hear from families you work with, you may be wondering…