If you haven’t filed taxes this year to claim the Child Tax Credit there’s still time! Many families are owed thousands of dollars from the CTC- even if they received some advanced payments last year.
You can claim the money you are owned now by filing a simplified tax return in under 15 minutes by using GetCTC.org. GetCTC.org is an easy to use, free, IRS-approved, official E-File provider.
How do I use GetCTC.org?
Filing through GetCTC.org is simple, easy, and does not require you to have any documents with you!
- Go to GetCTC.org on your computer or mobile phone
- Answer questions about your income and family. The whole process takes around 15 minutes
- You can get claim any missing Child Tax Credit payments, or the third stimulus payment by choosing “Continue Filing a simplified return”
Want to know more about GetCTC.org? https://www.whitehouse.gov/child-tax-credit/sign-up/
You can also file a full tax return
Some families may be eligible for even more money like the Dependent Care expense, the Earned Income Tax Credit, or more stimulus payments (Economic Impact Payments) by filing a full tax return.
Free help is available to file a traditional tax return:
- Online at GetYourRefung.org
- Philadelphians can get free assistance in person at Campaign for Working Families. Make an appointment by going to www.cwfphilly.org or calling (215) 454-6483.
What else do you need to know?
- GetCTC.org is available in English and Spanish. For help in other languages, make an appointment at Campaign for Working families at (215) 454-6483
- The Child Tax Credit will not affect your government benefits like SSI, SNAP, TANF or WIC
- All children with SSN’s are eligible for the CTC. Parents without SSN’s can still claim these benefits as long as they have an ITIN. To learn more about getting an ITIN, visit www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number
