IRS Showing 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit of $1,800 for 1 Child in ID.me - Do I Need to Amend My 2021 Return?

I logged into my ID.me account and just saw information about my 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit payments. The page shows a detailed breakdown of my payments with a heading "2021 Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Information" at the top. According to the information displayed, I received $1,800.00 as the "Total Amount You Received for 2021 Payments (Box 1)" with 1 qualifying child listed under "Number of Qualifying Children for 2021 Payments (Box 2)." The page explicitly states "Use the amounts on this page to reconcile the advance payments of the Child Tax Credit on your 2021 tax return." It also mentions that "If you file as Married Filing Jointly, each spouse should see their own amount within their own account. All amounts must be considered if filing jointly." When it comes to preparing my 2021 tax return, the page instructs me to "Use the amount of this page when completing Schedule 8812." There's also an important note at the bottom that says "If There Are Differences With The Amounts From Your Mailed Letter 6419, Use the information shown on this page when filing." I accessed this through sa.www4.irs.gov at 7:23, and I'm really confused why this information about my 2021 taxes is showing up in my account now in 2023. Do I need to take any action with these payment details at this point? Should I be concerned that this old tax information is suddenly appearing in my account? Do I need to file an amended return for 2021 based on this information if it differs from what I originally reported?

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Anastasia Fedorov

The ID.me portal is displaying your 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit information, specifically showing $1,800.00 in total payments for one qualifying child. This amount represented half of the potential total Child Tax Credit you were eligible for in 2021. The system is designed to show individual spouse amounts separately for joint filers, so if you filed married filing jointly, you would need to combine your $1,800 with any amount showing in your spouse's account. The key detail here is that Box 1 ($1,800.00) and Box 2 (1 qualifying child) were essential numbers for completing Schedule 8812 on your 2021 tax return. The portal specifically notes that if these numbers differ from what was shown on your Letter 6419 (the official IRS notice), you should use the amounts shown on this online portal as they represent the most accurate information. While this information is appearing now, it pertains to the 2021 tax year when the expanded Child Tax Credit was in effect. If you've already filed your 2021 taxes, you should verify that the amount you reported matches this $1,800 figure. If there's a discrepancy, you may need to consider filing an amended return to ensure accurate reporting.

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