IRS Letter 6419: 2021 advance Child Tax Credit total
Quick answerA letter showing the total advance Child Tax Credit payments you received in 2021, used when filing your 2021 return.
Letter / notice6419
Meaning2021 advance Child Tax Credit total
Action needed?Yes — see steps
What happens next
Only relevant if you're filing or amending a 2021 return.
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What you should do
- Use the amount when preparing a 2021 return
- Check your IRS online account if the letter is lost
Scam check: the IRS first contacts you by mail. Use only the phone numbers printed on your letter or on IRS.gov — never ones from a text, email or unofficial site.
Frequently asked questions
What does IRS Letter 6419 mean?
A letter showing the total advance Child Tax Credit payments you received in 2021, used when filing your 2021 return.
What should I do?
Use the amount when preparing a 2021 return Check your IRS online account if the letter is lost
How long does it take?
Only relevant if you're filing or amending a 2021 return.
Sources
- IRS: Understanding your IRS notice or letter
- IRS: Get Transcript
- Taxpayer Advocate Service (independent help inside the IRS)
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By the TranscriptCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 2026-11-12.