IRS to Open Non-Filer Portal to Sign Up for Child Tax Credit

When the American Rescue Plan was signed into law in mid-March, it did a lot more than just send stimulus checks to people's bank accounts. It also boosted an essential tax credit, setting the stage for millions of families to get a financial boost. The Child Tax Credit used to be worth a maximum of $2,000, and only $1,400 of it was refundable.