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Don't get rid of that IRS letter about your third stimulus check. Here's why

Don't get rid of that IRS letter about your third stimulus check. Here's why

After your third stimulus payment, look out for a letter in the mail from the IRS with President Joe Biden's signature. We'll tell you why you should think twice before tossing it.

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When will the IRS send my income tax refund? How to track your money

When will the IRS send my income tax refund? How to track your money

Already filed your 2020 income tax return? Still haven't received your refund? We'll tell you how to use IRS tools to track its status.

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IRS now sending refunds to nearly 10 million who got unemployment checks. Will you get a $10,200 tax break?

IRS now sending refunds to nearly 10 million who got unemployment checks. Will you get a $10,200 tax break?

If you paid taxes on unemployment benefits you received in 2020, the IRS may owe you a tax refund. We'll explain why.

When will the child tax credit payments start? Here's a timeline and what you should know

When will the child tax credit payments start? Here's a timeline and what you should know

We'll explain how soon you should receive the 2021 child tax credit checks and how much you can expect to get.

Advance child tax credit 2021: Will you get $500, $3,000 or $3,600 for each child?

Advance child tax credit 2021: Will you get $500, $3,000 or $3,600 for each child?

You can get a quick estimate of how much money you can receive each month -- and see your total amount, too -- with CNET's child tax credit calculator.

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Do you qualify for the 2021 child tax credit? Income limit rules and more

Here's what to know about eligibility for the child tax credit before the IRS starts sending out advance payments in July.
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You could miss out on 4 things if you don't file your income tax return by May 17

The IRS tax deadline is Monday. Here's why it matters for your tax refund, stimulus check and the expanded child tax credit.
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Still no stimulus check? Here's how to file an IRS trace to track your payment

It might be time to report that no-show stimulus check to the IRS.
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Filing a tax extension: Money you owe, refund schedule, rules if you miss IRS deadline

If you're going to miss Monday's deadline to file your 2020 tax return, here's how to request an extension from the IRS.
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IRS now sending refunds to nearly 10 million who got unemployment checks. Will you get a $10,200 tax break?

If you paid taxes on unemployment benefits you received in 2020, the IRS may owe you a tax refund. We'll explain why.
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Child and dependent care credit: Will you get $8,000 or $16,000 for child care expenses?

Do you pay for your kid to attend day care, after-school programs or have a babysitter? If so, you could get thousands back from the new child care tax credit -- but you have to start this year.
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IRS owes millions in unclaimed tax refunds. You have 2 days to claim your money

By Monday, May 17, you want to check with the IRS if you qualify for some of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 income tax refunds.
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When will the IRS send my income tax refund? How to track your money

Already filed your 2020 income tax return? Still haven't received your refund? We'll tell you how to use IRS tools to track its status.
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Don't get rid of that IRS letter about your third stimulus check. Here's why

After your third stimulus payment, look out for a letter in the mail from the IRS with President Joe Biden's signature. We'll tell you why you should think twice before tossing it.
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When will the child tax credit payments start? Here's a timeline and what you should know

We'll explain how soon you should receive the 2021 child tax credit checks and how much you can expect to get.
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