Tax Season Has Started, Here Are Tips For A Timely Refund From The IRS

The IRS is still working through a backlog of six million tax returns from last year. A local CPA has some advice on how to keep your 2022 refund out of that pile.

• Jan 24

Child Tax Credit: November Payments Arriving In Parents' Bank Accounts

The fifth round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out Monday morning, and parents are already seeing the extra money in their bank accounts.

• Nov 15, 2021

Child Tax Credit: When Will Your November Payment Come?

The next advance Child Tax Credit payment goes out next Monday, with direct deposits arriving almost immediately and mailed checks taking a little longer.

• Nov 12, 2021

Child Tax Credit: October Payments Hitting Parents' Bank Accounts

The third round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out Friday morning, and parents are already seeing the extra money in their bank accounts.

• Oct 15, 2021

Child Tax Credit: When Will Your October Payment Show Up?

The next advance Child Tax Credit payment goes out Friday, with direct deposits arriving almost immediately and mailed checks taking a little longer.

• Oct 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit: How To Opt Out Of Monthly Payments

The next Child Tax Credit payment is due October 15, but some parents may prefer a lump-sum payment at tax time.

• Oct 13, 2021

Child Tax Credit: September Payments Arriving In Parents' Bank Accounts

• Sep 15, 2021

Child Tax Credit: When Will Your September Payment Arrive?

The next advance Child Tax Credit payment will be sent out this week, with direct deposits arriving almost immediately and mailed checks taking a little longer.

• Sep 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Why Are Some Parents Having Problems?

This is how the updated Child Tax Credit works, along with a few reasons why payments could be delayed, inaccurate, or come in a different form.

• Aug 13, 2021

Child Tax Credit: August Payments Arriving In Parents' Bank Accounts

The IRS sent out the second round of Child Tax Credit payments Friday morning, and deposits are already showing up in parents' bank accounts.

• Aug 13, 2021

Child Tax Credit: How Much Money Should You Get This Month?

The advance Child Tax Credit pays parents up to $300 per month per child to help with the cost of raising them.

• Aug 12, 2021

Child Tax Credit: When Is Your Second Payment Coming?

The next advance Child Tax Credit payment will be sent out this week, and should arrive a couple days earlier than it did last month.

• Aug 12, 2021

Child Tax Credit Update: How Do I Opt Out Of Monthly Payments?

The next round of Child Tax Credit payments are due August 13, but some parents may prefer a lump-sum payment at tax time.

• Aug 12, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Manage Your Monthly Checks With These IRS Tools

Advance payments for the updated Child Tax Credit will start to arrive again on August 13. These IRS tools will help you manage your money.

• Aug 11, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Monday Is Deadline To Opt Out Of Advance Monthly Payments

While the next Child Tax Credit payment is due August 13, the deadline to opt out of advance payments is August 2. Here's how to do it.

• Aug 2, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Why Are Some Parents Having Problems?

The first round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out to parents on July 15, but some payments have been delayed or were inaccurate.

• Jul 23, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Monthly Payments Already Arriving In Parents' Bank Accounts

The IRS sent out the first round of advance Child Tax Credit payments on July 15, and the money is already reaching parents.

• Jul 19, 2021

Child Tax Credit: When Is Your First Monthly Check Coming?

The IRS will soon begin sending advance Child Tax Credit payments, but the arrival date may depend on how your last stimulus check or tax refund arrived.

• Jul 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Manage Your Monthly Checks With These IRS Tools

With the revised Child Tax Credit due to start shortly, these IRS tools help parents to check eligibility and ensure they receive what they're owed.

• Jul 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit Update: Do You Qualify For A Monthly Check?

With the updated Child Tax Credit starting soon, here's how to know if a monthly check will be arriving.

• Jul 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit Update: Here's How You Opt Out Of Advance Monthly Payments

With Child Tax Credit due to start soon, many parents are wondering if they should opt out of monthly checks in favor of a lump-sum payment.

• Jul 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit Update: What You Need To Know

The updated Child Tax Credit, like a stimulus check for families, may provide some relief to parents struggling with the costs or raising children.

• Jul 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit Latest: How To Use The IRS's Update Portal

The Child Tax Credit Update Portal lets users check to see if they're registered, opt out of advance payments and add or modify bank account information for direct deposit.

• Jul 14, 2021

Child Tax Credit: Will The IRS Have Problems Sending Out Monthly Checks?

The IRS will soon sent out millions of monthly Child Tax Credit checks to families, but a program this big comes with many challenges.

• Jul 13, 2021

Child Tax Credit: How Advance Monthly Payments Can Help Families

The revised Child Tax Credit will give parents up to $300 per month per kid, which will make life easier for millions of families.

• Jul 12, 2021