Also, here’s the latest onchild tax credit payments getting extended.
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You cantrack your paymentor file a payment trace to see if it went to an incorrect address.
These payments were sent through the end of 2021.
Somestates even sent more stimulus checksthat you wouldn’t have received if your address isn’t updated.
Also, if you’remissing stimulus money, the process to claim it is tied up with your tax return.
ThisIRS tracking toolcan help tell you how you’ll get your stimulus money.
You’ll also want to confirm you get theIRS letter verifying when it sent your payment.
If you did refresh your address in the tax filing system, double-check you also let the USPS know.
This will prevent any errors or delays with your tax refund.
You don’t want to miss out on a potential $3,600 payment per kid.
Here are your options.
Use your new address when you file your 2021 tax return.
The IRS says it will update its records with your new address.
Here’s how to do it.
check that everything is accurate and clickNextwhen you’re ready to move on.
3.Then, you’ll need to provide a payment method.
It costs $1.10 each time you forward your mailing address.
Note that it’s possible for you to’t use a prepaid credit or debit card to do this.
(Here is someadditional information on the topic.)
4.Once you’ve paid, you’ll receive an email confirmation that your change of address has been filed.
5.At your new address, look for a USPS Confirmation Notification Letter and welcome kit in the mail.
USPS says it can take anywhere fromthree business days to two weeksbefore you start receiving your forwarded mail.
For more information, here’show to claim up to $16,000 for child care expenses.
Also, here’swhere to file your tax return for free.
