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Letter 6417
Letter 6419, Advance Child Tax Credit Reconciliation
Letters 6416 and 6416-A (both named Advance Child Tax Credit Outreach letter) were mailed by the IRS in June 2021. These letters estimate Child Tax Credit (CTC) amounts for tax year 2021 and tell you that you may be eligible to receive AdvCTC payments. The letters also provide information about opting out of automatic payments.
Letter 6417 highlights key changes to the 2021 CTC that affect families with dependents under the age of 18 and provides an estimate of your monthly AdvCTC payments. This letter is on White House letterhead and is signed by President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Letter 6419 is sent to help you reconcile and report your 2021 CTC when you file your 2021 federal tax return; the IRS sent Letter 6419 between late December 2021 and January 2022. You should keep this, and any other IRS letters about AdvCTC payments, with your tax records.
Letter 6419 shows the total amount of advance Child Tax Credit payments that you received during 2021. You will need this letter when you file your 2021 federal tax return. If you received AdvCTC payments, you can also check amounts using Online Account on IRS.gov.
The IRS disbursed AdvCTC payments to you in 2021. Letter 6419 is sent to help you file an accurate 2021 federal tax return.
If you received AdvCTC payments, you should file a 2021 federal tax return and reconcile the total amount received in 2021 with the amount you are eligible to claim on your tax return. “Reconciling” the AdvCTC payments means:
To reconcile these amounts, you will need to do the following:
If you want someone to contact the IRS about the letter on your behalf, you will need to complete Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative. You can download this form at www.irs.gov or request a copy by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). You may be eligible for representation from an attorney, certified public accountant, or enrolled agent associated with a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). LITCs are independent from the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service. LITCs represent individuals whose income is below a certain level and who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. LITCs can represent taxpayers in audits, appeals, and tax collection disputes before the IRS and in court. In addition, LITCs can provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Services are offered for free or a small fee. For more information or to find an LITC near you, see the LITC page at www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/litcmap or IRS Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List. This Publication is also available online at www.irs.gov or by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-3676.
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