Are they sending child tax credit checks in the mail

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a refundable tax credit provided to eligible families with children under the age of 17. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the CTC was temporarily expanded and made advanceable, meaning that some families may receive monthly payments of the credit instead of waiting to receive the full amount when they file their taxes.

For the 2021 tax year, the IRS is sending advance payments of the CTC to eligible families on a monthly basis from July 15, 2021, to December 15, 2021. These payments are being made automatically to families who have already filed their 2020 tax return and claimed the CTC.

The IRS is sending the advance payments by direct deposit, paper check, or debit card, depending on how you chose to receive your refund. If you have not received your advance payment by the 15th of the month, you can check the status of your payment on the IRS website or contact the IRS by phone.

For the 2022 tax year, the IRS is planning to continue making advance payments of the CTC, but the payment schedule and eligibility rules may be different. The IRS has announced that it will start making advance payments of the CTC in July 2022, and the payments will continue through December 2022.

It's important to note that the CTC is a refundable tax credit, which means that even if the credit exceeds the amount of taxes you owe, you may be eligible for a refund. The CTC can be claimed on your tax return, and you can also claim it as an advance payment.