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IRS Letter 6419: Your 2021 advance Child Tax Credit total

IRS Letter 6419 is an information letter from the IRS. This letter shows the advance Child Tax Credit payments you got in 2021 so you can match them up on your 2021 return. This is not a bill. Letters in this group share account information with you.

What this letter usually means

This letter shows the advance Child Tax Credit payments you got in 2021 so you can match them up on your 2021 return. This is not a bill. Keep it with your tax records in case you need it later.

Category: Information and other notices

What people usually do first

Read every page of the letter. Find the date printed on it, if there is one, and compare the details with your own records.

What to have ready

What may come next

This letter does not point to a specific follow-up letter. Any later step will be described in mail from the IRS.

Read the IRS page

The IRS letter itself is the final word on what it means for you. Read the IRS page for 6419.

Common questions about 6419

What is IRS notice 6419?

This letter shows the advance Child Tax Credit payments you got in 2021 so you can match them up on your 2021 return. This is not a bill. It is also called LETTER6419, LTR6419.

How long do I have to respond to a 6419 notice?

The date to respond or pay by, if there is one, is printed on your letter. Check it, and read the IRS page for 6419 for more.

Is a 6419 notice a scam?

A real 6419 comes by mail and should match your own records. You can also sign in to your IRS Online Account on irs.gov to see your account directly.

What should I have ready for a 6419 notice?

The letter, every page, Your 2021 return, if you filed one, The amounts printed in the letter.

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