Stimulus Update: What to Do if a Child Tax Credit Check Is Stolen or Lost

Stimulus Update: What to Do if a Child Tax Credit Check Is Stolen or Lost

If you're not sure what you would do if a Child Tax Credit check was lost, damaged, or stolen, this article walks you through the recovery process. If a federally issued check, like a stimulus or Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment, is lost, stolen, or destroyed, the IRS has a plan to help you recover the missing funds. If you've moved or changed banks, use the IRS Child Tax Credit Update Portal to let them know.