Glitches, confusion leave parents without advance child tax credit payments

Glitches, confusion leave parents without advance child tax credit payments

Misinformation, glitches and delays are all fueling confusion about the monthly child tax credit payments that the IRS has begun sending to tens of millions of American families. This initial batch of payments, directly deposited July 15, is the first of six this year.

The payments are part of the Biden administration’s effort to get money into the hands of struggling families. Families with children 5 and under can receive up to $300 a month. For parents of children ages 6 through 17, it’s up to $250 a month.