No, federal monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments are not currently being issued. The advance monthly payments authorized under the American Rescue Plan only ran from July through December 2021. The credit has since reverted to a yearly claim on tax returns, though it was increased to a base of $2,200 per child for 2025.
Key takeaways
The CTC is worth up to $2,200 per child for the 2025 tax year. The refundable portion of the CTC, called the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), is $1,700. The CTC operates as a partially refundable tax credit, not as monthly payments as in some prior years.
Starting July 15 and continuing through December 2021, the new federal Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan Act provides monthly benefits up to $250 per child between ages 6-17 and $300 per child under age 6.
The IRS will issue advance CTC payments: July 15, Aug. 13, Sept. 15, Oct. 15, Nov.
Most families will automatically start receiving the new monthly Child Tax Credit payments on July 15th. Families who normally aren't required to file an income tax return should use this Non-Filers Tool to register quickly for the expanded and newly-advanceable Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan.
The American Rescue Plan also authorized advance monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit through December 2021. Beginning in July and running through December, qualifying families can get up to: $300 a month per child for children ages 0 to 5. $250 a month per child for children ages 6 to 17.
For the third stimulus check, any household member that has an SSN qualifies for a payment. This is different than the first and second stimulus check, where at least one tax filer must have an SSN for the household to claim the stimulus checks.
It was established as a part of the 1997 Taxpayer Relief Act. Eligible recipients subtract the credit amount from their owed federal income taxes. Originally, the tax credit was $400 per child under age 17 and nonrefundable for most families.
For the 2025 tax season (filing in early 2025), the IRS holds EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) refunds until mid-February due to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, with most early EITC/ACTC (Additional Child Tax Credit) returns seeing updated statuses by February 22 and refunds deposited by March 3, assuming direct deposit and no return errors; check the IRS's Where's My Refund tool for personalized updates, as the PATH Act pushes the release date, with February 17 being the earliest the hold lifts.
You must pay advance tax before the financial year ends in 4 instalments: 15th June, 15th September, 15th December and 15th March. If advance tax is not paid according to this schedule, then 1% monthly interest will be levied. You must pay advance tax on Capital gains.
The total of the advance payments will be up to 50 percent of the Child Tax Credit. This means that eligible families can receive advance payments of up to $300 per month for each child under age 6 and up to $250 per month for each child age 6 and above.
Even if you are not otherwise required to file a tax return, you may still be entitled to an economic stimulus payment from the federal government. WHAT YOU COULD GET: You could receive a payment of $300 for individuals or $600 if you are married and file a joint tax return with your spouse.
Pensioners In the autumn, more than eight million pensioners who receive the winter fuel allowance will be paid a one off "pensioner cost of living" payment of £300.
The IRS Child Tax Credit (CTC) has seen recent increases, with the 2025 tax year (filed in 2026) bringing the maximum credit to $2,200 per child, up from $2,000, thanks to recent legislation, with the refundable portion (ACTC) at $1,700, also indexed for inflation. Key changes for 2025-2026 include the requirement for a Social Security Number (SSN) for both child and claimant, and the credit is partially refundable, not fully, as it was in the temporary 2021 expansion.
Is the IRS Sending $3,000 Refunds in June 2025? There is no IRS statement that says taxpayers will receive $3,000 payments specifically in June 2025. Any June refunds would apply only to those filing late, filing amended returns, or receiving delayed refunds due to verification issues.
Nearly all families with children qualify. Families will get the full amount of the Child Tax Credit if they make less than $150,000 (two parents) or $112,500 (single parent). There is no minimum income, so families who had little or no income in the past two years and have not filed taxes are eligible.
You likely received $1400 from the IRS today as a supplemental payment for the 2021 Economic Impact Payment (EIP3), specifically the Recovery Rebate Credit, for people who missed it by not claiming it or leaving it blank on their 2021 tax return. These are "plus-up" payments for those eligible for the third stimulus but didn't get the full amount, often for dependents or due to income changes, with a deadline to claim it by April 2025 by filing a 2021 return if you hadn't already.
The IRS $600 rule refers to a change in reporting requirements for third-party payment apps (like Venmo, PayPal) for taxable income from goods and services, where platforms must send a Form 1099-K if you receive over $600 in a year, intended to capture gig economy/side hustle income, though delays and phased implementation have adjusted the timeline, with current rules for 2024 using a higher threshold ($5,000) before fully phasing to $600 for future years, but remember all taxable income, regardless of form, must always be reported.
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act significantly affects federal taxes, credits and deductions. It was signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, and takes effect in 2025.
For 2025, the credit is up to $2,200 per qualifying child. To qualify, you (or your spouse, if married filing jointly,) and each qualifying child must have a Social Security number that is valid for employment in the United States and issued before the due date of the tax return (including extensions).
While speculation about a fourth stimulus check has surfaced on social media and unverified websites, there has been no official confirmation from Congress or the IRS to support this claim and any such news should be taken with caution as it could be misinformation or attempted fraud.
Stimulus payments
Single taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 or below. Taxpayers filing as heads of household with AGIs of $112,500 or below. Married couples filing jointly with AGIs of $150,000 or below.
However, the deadline to claim the 2021 stimulus check is still open until June 15, 2025.