City Of Boston: Boston Residents Encouraged To Claim Their Child Tax Credit

Press release from the City of Boston:

July 15, 2021

“The Child Tax Credit is a precious opportunity for families to gain their financial footing and provide the best they can for their children,” said Mayor Janey. “This money can make a world of difference, whether it’s for essentials like food and diapers, quality child care, or savings for college. I urge all Boston residents to review their eligibility for the Credit, seek help from our Office of Financial Empowerment if they need it, and start planning now to make the most of this money for their families.” 

• $3,600 per child under 6 years old
• $3,000 per child 6-17 years old 

Starting July 15, the first half of the CTC will be automatically deposited in monthly payments of $300 or $250 into the bank accounts of most eligible families. The second half of the CTC will be made available as a tax refund next year. Families that did not file a 2019 or 2020 tax return claiming the Child Tax Credit or did not share their information with the IRS to receive stimulus payments will need to claim the CTC using theChild Tax Credit Non-filer Sign-up Tool.

• Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)
• Allston Brighton APAC
• Children’s Health Watch
• Codman Square Health Center
• Community Labor United
• Dorchester House
• Greater Boston Legal Services
• Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)
• Mayor’s Office of Food Access
• Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Advancement
• Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
• Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement
• Shah Family Foundation
• Street Cred
• United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
• Urban Edge

"This advance payment should be a boost for low-income families with young children,” said Paul Creighton, executive director of the Allston Brighton APAC Family Service Center. “This money from Uncle Sam will assist families during the transition from COVID 2020 to post-COVID 2021.”

• IRS (Internal Revenue Service) website
• IRS Non-filer Sign-up Portal
• Boston Tax Help Coalition website

This press release was produced by the City of Boston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.