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Child tax credit 2021: New July timeline for start of $300 monthly payments

Child tax credit 2021: New July timeline for start of $300 monthly payments

Half of your child tax credit money will come this year in monthly payments -- you'll get the other half in 2022. Here's what else you need to know about the child tax credit checks.

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Stimulus check status update: Plus-up payments, delivery schedule, everything left to know

Stimulus check status update: Plus-up payments, delivery schedule, everything left to know

Stimulus checks for $1,400 are still arriving -- and so are the catch-up payments if you didn't get your full share. Here's where the situation stands, and why you want to stay informed.

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Where the #%&! is my stimulus check? We'll help you track it

Where the #%&! is my stimulus check? We'll help you track it

Are you still waiting on your third stimulus check to arrive? Use the Get My Payment tracker to find out where it's at, but note it can be tricky to use.

Child tax credit checks for how much? Here's your family's monthly payment

Child tax credit checks for how much? Here's your family's monthly payment

CNET's child tax credit calculator uses your adjusted gross income and the number and ages of your eligible kids to break down how much money you should really expect.

Your state may owe you hundreds of dollars. It takes under 2 minutes to check

Your state may owe you hundreds of dollars. It takes under 2 minutes to check

If your state has unclaimed property or money that belongs to you, here's how to quickly check -- and then take steps to claim it.

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Stimulus check status update: Plus-up payments, delivery schedule, everything left to know

Stimulus checks for $1,400 are still arriving -- and so are the catch-up payments if you didn't get your full share. Here's where the situation stands, and why you want to stay informed.
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Child tax credit 2021: New July timeline for start of $300 monthly payments

Half of your child tax credit money will come this year in monthly payments -- you'll get the other half in 2022. Here's what else you need to know about the child tax credit checks.
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Stimulus check fine print: This is why you got the payment size you did

Why did the IRS calculate your stimulus check the way it did? We'll tell you everything you need to know about the under-the-hood equation.
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Your state may owe you hundreds of dollars. It takes under 2 minutes to check

If your state has unclaimed property or money that belongs to you, here's how to quickly check -- and then take steps to claim it.
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Student loan debt forgiveness for $10,000 or for $50,000? Will Biden forgive debt in 2021?

College students are looking for financial help, as the average student owes approximately $37,000 in student loan debt. Here are the latest plans.
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$600 stimulus check for California going out now: FTB payment details to know

California's Franchise Tax Board is sending out the first state-level stimulus checks. Here's who's eligible for the Golden Gate payment and how soon yours could arrive.
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My refund status: Track a tax return with the IRS, when the money could arrive

You can check online to see if the IRS got your 2020 tax return and what the status of your refund could be, if you're getting one.
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Missing stimulus check: When you should worry, how to file a payment trace with the IRS

No third stimulus check yet, or even the first or second? Don't panic. Here's a timeline for when to follow up -- and how.
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Tax Day is May 17. You have 1 month to file your tax return. Here's what you need to know

The countdown has begun for people filing tax returns, and they're more important than ever this year. Your tax refund, extra stimulus check money and $3,600 child tax credit may depend on it.
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Child tax credit checks for how much? Here's your family's monthly payment

CNET's child tax credit calculator uses your adjusted gross income and the number and ages of your eligible kids to break down how much money you should really expect.
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