Yes, that is correct. In order to claim the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit, the child must have a valid social security number. The child only needs to have an ITIN to be able to be claimed for the Other Dependent Credit. Since he is 2 years old, if you must pay for child care so you and your spouse (if married) can work, then you can also use the ITIN to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit. This is different than the Child Tax Credit and is for things like daycare expenses.
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