Advance Child Tax Credit 

For tax year 2021, the Child Tax Credit per qualifying child increased to a maximum of $3600 for children up to age 5 and $3000 for children aged 6-17, subject to income limitations.

• Child Tax Credit Update Portal allows parents to check eligibility, update bank and address information, & view payment history.  
• Unenroll from the advance payments.
• Non-Filer Sign-Up Tool allows parents who are not required to file a tax return to sign up for the advance payments.

2021 Federal Tax Refund Delays

Here are the most common reasons for delayed 2021 Federal refunds:

1. Your return was paper filed, not e-filed.
2. The amount you reported received for Stimulus 3 does not match IRS records. IRS will adjust your Recovery Rebate Credit.
3. The amount you reported received for advance Child Tax Credits does not match IRS records.  IRS will adjust your credit amount.
4. Your return included a claim filed for an earned income tax credit or an additional child tax credit using 2019 income.
5. General processing delays at the IRS from reduced staffing.

2020 Federal Tax Refund Delays

Here are the most common reasons for delayed 2020 Federal refunds:

1. Your return was paper filed, not e-filed.
2. You received unemployment benefits in 2020.  Mid-season tax changes may reduce your tax liability.
3. You had Marketplace insurance and needed to repay advance premium credit. Mid-season tax changes may reduce your tax liability.
4. The amount you reported received from Stimulus 1 or 2 does not match IRS records. IRS will adjust your Recovery Rebate Credit.
5. Your return included a claim filed for an earned income tax credit or an additional child tax credit using 2019 income.
6. General processing delays at the IRS from COVID shutdown and reduced staffing.

Check Your Refund Status

IRS Refund Need SSN, Filing status (single, married filing jointly, etc.), refund amount

IRS Amended Return Refund  Need SSN, Date of Birth, Zip Code, then tax year

MO refund inquiry  Need SSN, Filing status (single, dependent, MFJ, etc.), refund amount, tax year

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