How do I modify Letter 6419, Box 2?

[NashayLO]

In order to modify the information that you used from your Letter 6419, you will need to go back to the Child Tax Credit section. That section can be found by clicking on:

• Federal
• Deductions and Credits
• Child Tax Credit

 Also, see this TurboTax FAQ, How do I enter my advance Child Tax Credit payments in TurboTax?

[james-stigler]

Yes, I can enter the amounts in Box 1.  However, there is no place to enter a number in Box 2, Number of qualifying children taken into account in determining the AdvCTC.  During the review process, the website did request that entered those quantities, but I need to change the Box 2 quantity.

[DMarkM1]

The number of qualifying children box 2 on your letter 6419 is just advising you of the number used to determine your advance child tax credit payments shown in box 1.

The child tax credit on your tax return is determined by the number of qualifying children on your tax return in the "My Info" section.  You do not enter that box 2 number from your 6419 letter anywhere in your tax return.

If, however, you received advance child tax credit payments, but then there are no qualifying children on your tax return you will be presented with the opportunity to enter the box 2 information in the child tax credit topic. 

@james-stigler

edited [2/3/2022 8:25 am PST]