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Where's My Advance Child Tax Credit?

 
Happy Children

So you claimed a child tax credit on your 2002 tax return and you think you may qualify to receive an advance payment...

You don't need to contact us.  You'll get a check automatically if you qualify!  The IRS will figure your advance payment and send any amount due you sometime in late July or early August.  If you've moved since you filed your 2002 return, make sure the post office has your new address.

Access this secure Web site to get the status of your Advance Child Tax Credit. You'll need to provide the following information as shown on your 2002 tax return:

  • Your Social Security Number (or IRS Individual Tax Identification Number)
  • Your Filing Status, (Single, Married Filing Joint Return, Married Filing Separate Return, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er) )
  • The total Number of Exemptions as shown on your tax return.

Okay now, Go Get My Advance Child Tax Credit Status!

Note: If you have trouble while using this application, please check the Requirements to make sure you have the correct browser software for this application to function properly.

Mailing Schedule for Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
For the first three weeks, the checks will be sent according to the last two digits of the taxpayer's social security number:
00-33 -- mailed July 25
34-66 -- mailed August 1
67-99 -- mailed August 8
Eligible taxpayers whose returns were not processed in time for these initial mailing dates will have their checks sent out after the IRS processes their returns.

Click below for more information and to see if you meet the requirements for the advance payment.
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