The American Rescue Plan Act temporarily directed the IRS to issue advance payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit during the 2021 year rather than having families wait until they prepare their 2021 taxes in 2022.If you aren't able to claim the Child Tax Credit for a dependent, they might be eligible for the Credit for Other Dependent.
There are seven qualifying tests to determine eligibility for the Child Tax Credit: age, relationship, support, dependent status, citizenship, length of residency and family income.
