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Get your taxes done using TurboTax
No this isn't an error. Form 8812 only shows up when there’s something to report on Line 19 or Line 28 of your Form 1040. If you’re not claiming a credit, it won’t generate, even if you saw it last year.
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February 3, 2026
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