Thank you! Yes it is pretty crazy! They are doing great and Marie will start kindergarten in fall.

can attest that both parents get letters -- a bit confusing since total amount is listed in each separate letter.

As a GAL National Casa the homeless and foster care money is amazing

Can grandparents raising a child or children with only retirement income or SS get either of these benefits?

Great question, Connie! And a reminder for others to put ?s in chat.

here is a link to that paper with state #s: https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-tax/build-back-betters-child-tax-credit-changes-would-protect-millions-from

Do the grandparents have to be legal guardians?

Do the children and or grandparents/parents have to be US citizens to get the CTC?

One of the things blocking the extension of the expanded CTC is the idea that there should be work requirements. Can you tell us in your own words why this is a bad idea?

You have to have a green card

But what can we tell our Reps/Senators to do NOW? Is there a way to step up at this moment? Is there a clean bill about CTC and/or EITC we can ask him to introduce?Ours said he wouldn't under any circumstances support Build, Back, Better.

If you received child tax credit allowances for the last 6 months, is it considered income when you file your taxes?

I really would love to hear the answer to Ken’s question. What are the reasons that the work requirements for CTC are a bad idea?

good rephrasing

I believe that you have to have a green card to have legitimate employment

I believe people seeking asylum get work papers before getting a Green card.

What about grandparents raising kids on fixed SS and limited retirement?

Thanks for joining us Roxy

Lynne, they can still get the CTC but not the EITC (EITC is "earned" income).

thank you ,Roxy

Thank you all for the great work that you are doing!

February Action: https://results.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-02-U.S.-Poverty-Action-Tax-and-racial-equity.pdf

Could an LTE suggest people try www.TaxOutreach.com for people to get help?

FYI Congress is expected to give themselves another one-month extension, until March 11th, to pass a bill and avoid a government shutdown. But with each extension, known as a continuing resolution, flat funding continues to fail the American people―underfunding programs of critical importance to people with low- and moderate-incomes.

GetYourRefund.org

But those could be in the LTE with our call to Congress?

We like what Sen. Romney did with the CTC (more generous than the 2021 version). Our issue with his proposal is how he pays for it (getting rid of TANF and cutting the EITC).

Good to hear.

Thanks Everyone