Why it matters: To avoid lengthy tax refund delays, you’ll want to use the amounts shown on your Letter 6419 to report your advance payments and claim the rest of your credit. The IRS will send Letter 6419 to you in January, which will show the amount of advance payment you received. You’ll need to accurately report the advance amount on your 2021 returns in order to claim the remainder of your credit. What’s different: This is the first time this credit has been sent in advance. With this 2021 tax law change, up to half of the credit was paid as advance payments, while the other part can be claimed when you file. The Child Tax Credit was expanded in 2021 to provide more money for more families. Find out more about Letter 6475 and how to validate your amounts if you don’t have your letter. Why it matters: To avoid lengthy tax refund delays, you’ll want to use the amounts shown on your Letter 6475 to report your payment and claim any additional money.

These letters weren’t sent for 2020 stimulus payments. What’s different: The IRS will send out Letter 6475 in January, which will show the amount you received for 2021. If you didn’t get every dollar you should have, you can claim a Recovery Rebate Credit to get the money you deserve. You’ll need to report any stimulus payments you received in the spring of 2021 on your tax return. Stimulus Payments/Recovery Rebate CreditsĮmployer incentives and payroll credits for small business Stimulus payments and Recovery Rebate Credits No matter if you file taxes online, or with an H&R Block tax pro or Block Advisors tax pro, we’re here for you. Get help navigating 2021 tax law changes. Take a look at the topics below and click-through to skip ahead to the changes that matter most to you. We’ll cover the top tax law changes for 2021 and outline what’s different, plus why it could matter for you.

Luckily, the team at Block is here to walk you through the must-know tax law changes for 2021, so you can file with confidence.

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