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Child tax credit 2021 payments: When the 7 checks will start, other details to know

Child tax credit 2021 payments: When the 7 checks will start, other details to know

When can you look for the advance child tax credit payments to begin and what makes the final payment different? We'll explain.

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Don't toss that IRS letter you got after your third stimulus check. Here's what to do with it

Don't toss that IRS letter you got after your third stimulus check. Here's what to do with it

A few weeks after you receive your third stimulus payment, look for a letter in the mail from the IRS with President Joe Biden's signature. You shouldn't toss it in the trash.

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Still no tax refund? How to track your money with IRS tools

Still no tax refund? How to track your money with IRS tools

If your 2020 income taxes have already been filed but you're still wondering where your tax refund is, here are ways to check the status.

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

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

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

IRS owes millions in unclaimed tax refunds. You have 4 days to claim your money

IRS owes millions in unclaimed tax refunds. You have 4 days to claim your money

You have till May 17 to find out if you qualify for some of the $1.3 billion in unclaimed 2017 income tax refunds with the IRS.

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Filing a tax extension: Money you owe, refund timeline, rules if you miss the deadline

If you don't think you'll beat the May 17 deadline to file your 2020 tax return, here's how to request an extension from the IRS.
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Best tax software for 2021: TurboTax, H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt and more compared

With just days to go until the deadline, here's everything you need to get your taxes done right.
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Still no tax refund? How to track your money with IRS tools

If your 2020 income taxes have already been filed but you're still wondering where your tax refund is, here are ways to check the status.
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IRS to send refunds to 7.3 million who got unemployment checks. Could 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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Advance child tax credit 2021: Will you get $500, $3,000 or $3,600 per child?

Get a quick estimate of how much money you'll receive each month -- and your total amount, too -- with CNET's child tax credit calculator.
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Don't toss that IRS letter you got after your third stimulus check. Here's what to do with it

A few weeks after you receive your third stimulus payment, look for a letter in the mail from the IRS with President Joe Biden's signature. You shouldn't toss it in the trash.
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Child tax credit 2021 payments: When the 7 checks will start, other details to know

When can you look for the advance child tax credit payments to begin and what makes the final payment different? We'll explain.
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Your 2020 taxes: How to contact TurboTax, H&R Block, Credit Karma, others

If you've filed your tax return but need to follow up, we've compiled some helpful ways to contact your tax software provider.
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Not just $1,400 checks: Major health care perks from the stimulus law could save you money

The new stimulus law could save you thousands on COBRA, health insurance and FSA plans in 2021. Here's what to know.
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Still don't have your stimulus check? Request an IRS trace to track your payment

You can report your no-show stimulus check to the IRS. We'll show you what to do.
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