Puerto Ricans eligible for Child Tax Credit should file a federal tax return; face-to-face IRS help in Puerto Rico during special Saturday opening on May 14

PR-2022-05, May 10, 2022

WASHINGTON — Although many Puerto Ricans don't normally file federal income tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service reminded residents about eligibility for the refundable Child Tax Credit, but they will need to submit a federal tax return to receive it. The Child Tax Credit is up to $3,600 for those 5 and younger or $3,000 for those up to age 17 by the end of 2021.

To help Puerto Ricans on this and other issues, the IRS announced the Taxpayer Assistance Center in Guaynabo will be open and offering face-to-face help on Saturday, May 14.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/puerto-ricans-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-should-file-a-federal-tax-return-face-to-face-irs-help-in-puerto-rico-during-special-saturday-opening-on-may-14