Representative Horsford is a proven champion for Nevada’s working families. In the 117th Congress, he is committed to crushing the coronavirus, getting Nevada's economy back on track, and restoring public faith in American institutions.
Rep. Horsford understands the challenges many families in Nevada’s Fourth face each and everyday. He fights for responsible gun control and background checks. He lost his father when he was 19 and empathizes with those who have experienced the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence. His work has focused on ending the school to prison pipeline and provide the safety net children and families need to succeed. He has worked to strengthen children,
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law to help our communities recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.
This historic relief package includes direct support for Nevada families, small businesses, and communities. To learn more about how the American Rescue Plan will benefit your family, keep reading or visit WhiteHouse.gov/American-Rescue-Plan.
The American Rescue Plan expanded and improved the Child Tax Credit to provide a tax break to working families as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The new Child Tax Credit provides between $3,000 - $3,600 per child to nearly all working families in Nevada, with half of the credit advanced through monthly payments, which will arrive between July and December 2021. The other half of the credit will be paid through 2021 tax refunds.
How do the advance Child Tax Credit payments work?
The expanded Child Tax Credit provides monthly per-child payments between July – December 2021. The amount of the payment depends on the age of your child:
If you filed 2019 or 2020 taxes or used the IRS’ non-filer tool to register for a stimulus check, you do not need to take any action to receive advance payments. If the IRS has your bank account information on file, you will receive the advance Child Tax Credit automatically by direct deposit. If the IRS does not have your bank account information, you will receive a mailed check.
To update your bank account information, click here.
If you have not filed 2019 or 2020 taxes or used the IRS’ non-filer tool to register for a stimulus check, you will need to provide some basic information to the IRS in order to receive advance Child Tax Credit payments. To get started, click here.
Later this year, an additional portal will open on IRS.gov to update household information including income, number of qualifying children, or marriage status.
Who is eligible?
Most families in Nevada are eligible for the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit. To qualify for the full credit, you must earn at or below the following income levels:
To qualify for the Child Tax Credit, your child must have lived with you, in the United States, for at least six months out of the year. One exception to this rule is temporary absences (e.g. when a child or parent is temporarily absent due to special circumstances, including illness, education, business, vacation, or military service.)
Families with mixed immigration status are also eligible. While children must have a valid Social Security number to qualify for the Child Tax Credit, parents with an ITIN number can file for the credit on their child’s behalf, provided that they meet the other income and eligibility requirements. To verify your eligibility for the Child Tax Credit, click here.
To learn more about eligibility for families with mixed immigration status, click here.
How can I receive Child Tax Credit benefits if I don’t file taxes?
Families that are not required to file taxes should use the IRS non-filer portal to ensure that they receive their child tax credit payments in a timely manner.
Families will need to provide the full names, Social Security/ITIN numbers of all adults and children in their household, their email address, mailing address, and banking information. (The IRS will send the advance child tax credit payment by check to the address provided if no banking information is given).
FAQs
What happens if I update my household information (tax information, bank account information, etc.) after one or more monthly payments have already gone out?
Any missed payments will be included in your 2021 tax refund. Make sure to file your taxes in 2021 to ensure that you receive the full amount that you are qualified to receive.
How did the Child Tax Credit change under the American Rescue Plan?
The American Rescue Plan increased the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under the age of six and from $2,000 to $3,000 per child for children over the age of six and raised the age limit from 16 to 17. The law also expanded the benefit to more low-income families and provided advance monthly payments.
What if my child doesn’t have a Social Security number or is over the age of 17?
The Child Tax Credit is only available for children ages 17 and younger with valid Social Security Number. However, taxpayers may claim the Credit for Other Dependents for dependents who do not meet the age requirements of the Child Tax Credit. The maximum Credit for Other Dependents amount is $500 for each dependent who meets certain conditions, including:
Are DACA recipients eligible for the Child Tax Credit?
Yes, DACA recipients are eligible for the Child Tax Credit so long as the children claimed in the household have valid Social Security numbers.
Does receiving the Child Tax Credit impact my eligibility for other means-tested programs?
No, receiving the Child Tax Credit will not impact your eligibility for means-tested programs, including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Is this new and improved Child Tax Credit permanent?
No. The American Rescue Plan’s changes to the Child Tax Credit are temporary for tax year 2021.
Congressman Horsford strongly believes that the American Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit expansion should be made permanent. He is working with President Biden to pass the Build Back Better Act, which would continue the current Child Tax Credit benefits through 2022, and he is a co-sponsor of legislation that would make the current expansion permanent.
What does this expanded Child Tax Credit mean for Nevada’s Fourth District?
Statewide, the American Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit expansion will deliver outsized benefits to children in rural areas. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 95 percent of rural Nevada children will benefit from the expansion, compared to 92 percent of Nevada children in metro areas.
Congressman Horsford believes that every Nevadan deserves access to high-quality affordable health care, no matter where they live or who they are.
Our brave and loyal troops put their lives on the line for our country. When they return home, we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never truly be repaid. Rep. Horsford is committed to ensuring that veterans have access to high-quality education, health care, affordable housing, and the services to transition back to civilian life.
Families of veterans, too, deserve recognition for the sacrifices they make.
For more information about Congressman Horsford's work to support veterans, please call 702-963-9360. Our office can assist with VA inquiries and other services.
If you are a veteran and are having suicidal thoughts, please contact the Department of Veteran Affairs suicide prevention hotline. You can learn more by clicking this linkor calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and then pressing "1."
Congressman Horsford is fighting for comprehensive immigration reform that protects our national security while bringing families together rather than tearing them apart.
Congressman Horsford is an original co-sponsor of the American Dream and Promise Act, a landmark bill that will create a path to citizenship for dreamers and protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients from being forced to leave the country they love.
In January 2019, Congressman Horsford presided over the House of Representatives' vote to provide $1.6 billion in funding for smart, effective, border security.
In February 2019, Congressman Horsford voted in favor of nearly $1 billion in funding to prevent the flow of illegal drugs across the U.S. border. That funding included:
• $564 million to install non-intrusive inspection equipment at ports of entry
• $113 million for additional air and marine assets
• $100 million for new border security technology
• $77 million for opioid detection equipment; and $59 million for 600 new Customs officers.
During his previous term in the House, Congressman Horsford was an original co-sponsor of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - a bipartisan, comprehensive reform bill that would have provided a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and strengthened border security.
In November 2021, Congressman Steven Horsford voted for the bipartisan passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a landmark law that will invest more than $4 billion in Nevada to create good-paying union jobs, rebuild Nevada’s economy, improve roads, public transportation, and water infrastructure, and expand access to high-speed internet.
As Nevada recovers from the pandemic, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help to reduce inflation and lower costs for Nevada families by reducing supply chain backlogs and improving the flow of goods and services.
Specifically, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will:
Our service members risk their lives to protect our freedoms and we are forever indebted to them. #NVHeroes is designed to recognize and honor active duty military and veterans living in Nevada's 4th District every month because it's never too late to say "thanks." Join me in a monthly celebration of the service of Nevada's active duty military and veterans.
Details:
- Nominees must be a current or former military member
- An individual can receive nominations from multiple people, but they are only able to be recognized once
- Those recognized as our #NVHeroes will receive a quilt made by Quilts with Valor and a certificate with Congressional Recognition; this will also be shared on social media
Questions about the nomination? You can contact Samantha Bivins at Samantha.Bivins@mail.house.gov or 702-963-9361
Congressman Horsford is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of every family in Nevada's Fourth District and building strong relationships of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.