TAXPAYERS MUST UPDATE ADDRESSES BY DEC. 5

IR-2003-133, Nov. 25, 2003

TAXPAYERS MUST UPDATE ADDRESSES BY DEC. 5
TO RECEIVE CHILD CREDIT CHECKS THIS YEAR

WASHINGTON - IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson reminded taxpayers they have
until Dec. 5 to claim undelivered checks from this summer's advance child
tax credit. After the December cut-off, taxpayers cannot claim the money
until they file their tax returns next year.

Time is running out to get an advance credit check, Everson said. I
encourage taxpayers to visit IRS.gov to see if they have an undelivered
check from the advance child tax credit mail-out.

Taxpayers need to update their addresses with the IRS by Dec. 5 so their
checks, which total more than $50 million, can be reissued. Taxpayers who
miss the cutoff wont miss their child tax credit, however, they simply
claim the credit when they complete their 2003 tax return.

Our Web site makes it easy for taxpayers to track undelivered checks,
Everson said.  Our goal is to get this money back in the hands of the
people it belongs to, and we want to get the checks out as soon as
possible.

IRS.gov gives taxpayers a way to track their advance child tax credit by
using   Where's My Advance Child Tax Credit? available through the IRS
home page. Taxpayers enter information including their Social Security
number, their filing status (such as single or married filing jointly) and
the number of exemptions shown on their 2002 tax return.

All we need is a good address, Everson said.  As soon as we get the
correct address we can start the check on its way. I urge taxpayers to act
before Dec. 5 for the advance payments so we can reissue the checks before
the end of the year.

Taxpayers without access to the Internet who think they may be missing an
advance child tax credit check should first check their records or contact
their tax preparer before calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to update
their address before Dec. 5. Taxpayers who have moved since filing their
last tax return can ensure the IRS has their correct address by filing
Form 8822, Change of Address, with the IRS. Download the form or request
it by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).

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