The last monthly Advance Child Tax Credit payment from the expanded 2021 program was delivered by the IRS on December 15, 2021. These monthly payments, which began in July 2021, covered half of the total credit for eligible families.
The expansion of the Child Tax Credit that was part of the American Rescue Plan expired at the end of December 2021. As part of the Build Back Better bill, the House voted in November 2021 to make permanent the refundability provisions that make the full credit available to children in families with low or no income.
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.
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.
A portion of the Child Tax Credit is refundable for 2025. This portion is called the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). For 2025, up to $1,700 per qualifying child may be refundable.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) increased the Child Tax Credit (CTC) for 2021. Tax filers could claim a CTC of up to $3,600 per child under age 6 and up to $3,000 per child ages 6 to 17.
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.
If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), you can expect to get your refund by March 3 if: You file your return online. You choose to get your refund by direct deposit.
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 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA; P.L. 117-2) expanded the child tax credit for tax year 2021 only. The law raised the maximum value of the credit in 2021 to $3,600 per child age 0-5 and $3,000 for other qualifying children.
The Joe Manchin failure, and the larger failure
There's a very simple answer to why the child credit didn't continue: there weren't 50 senators willing to support its extension. And most public reporting suggests the main holdout was Sen. Joe Manchin.
In March 2021, eligible individuals received up to $1,400 per income tax filer and $1,400 per child under the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is a refundable part of the CTC. ACTC allows certain taxpayers who are eligible for the CTC to receive a refund if the CTC is more than their tax liability.
2024 vs. 2025 Child Tax Credit updates
In July of 2025, Child Tax Credit Big Beautiful Bill Act changes became law and increased the maximum amount of the credit. Here's a recap of the max for both years: Child Tax Credit 2024 – Up to $2,000. Child Tax Credit 2025 – Up to $2,200.
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.