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Stimulus Update: What Happens to Monthly Payments if the Government Shuts Down?

Stimulus Update: What Happens to Monthly Payments if the Government Shuts Down?

Just this week, Republican lawmakers said that they wanted to drive the government to a shutdown to postpone the president's implementation of a vaccine and testing mandate. If President Biden's Build Back Better Plan passes as it is, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) is slated to extend into next year. What happens to CTC payments if the government turns out the lights?