Low-income Americans can now register for expanded child tax credit

Low-income American families who don't typically file tax returns can now register to receive the enhanced child tax credit, which will start going out next month.

The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a sign-up tool on its website Monday that will allow users to provide the necessary information about their households and, if they choose, about their bank accounts so the agency can directly deposit the funds. Filers can also use the tool to register for the $1,400 stimulus check that Congress approved in March, as well as claim the prior two relief payments. A similar online form existed last year to allow low-income Americans to receive the first round of stimulus checks from the March 2020 rescue package.