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Child Tax Credit extended to November 15

Get up to $3,600 in Child Tax Credits Families still have a chance to claim the Child Tax Credit! Even if you haven’t filed taxes previously or have earned income, you can still get this benefit.  

Receiving this credit will not impact your eligibility for other public benefit programs such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, Medicaid, or CHIP. Sign up at https://www.getctc.org/en, a simplified filing portal that’s IRS-approved, or visit https://www.childtaxcredit.gov/