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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A Stronger IRS Helps Make Our Tax System Fairer For Families
As tax filing season begins, you may be wondering about recent efforts to strip the IRS of billions of dollars of funding. Last week, House Republicans voted to rescind the $80 billion in new IRS funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. While this cut will not ultimately be enacted (the Democratically-controlled Senate […]
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 […]
Frequently Asked Questions: How Families Can Know If They Received the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit
With IRS reminder letters going out to millions of people and under three weeks remaining for families to claim the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and third stimulus payment through GetCTC.org, many people may be asking: how do I know if I have received the 2021 CTC? Please read below […]
Good News About Child Tax Credit Outreach: How the IRS is Spreading the Word Among Families and How You Can Build on These Efforts
Check out this short video about IRS Letter 6550 and how families can claim the money for which they are eligible. Please share this widely with families and partner organizations! With one month until simplified filing through GetCTC.org closes on November 15th, the IRS announced that it will send letters to over 9 million individuals and […]
Updated Resources to Help You Spread the Word About the Child Tax Credit Before November 15th
There are just under six weeks until simplified filing through GetCTC.org closes on November 15th. Families can continue to claim the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit and potentially other money even after the 15th, but will need to file full tax returns to do so. You can help families get this money quickly and easily […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]