A portion of the Child Tax Credit is "refundable" (meaning that it can be actual money back to you) versus the "nonrefundable" portion that is a deducted from your total tax liability. This means it can show on different Schedules of your tax return. There are also income limits. Please see the following FAQ for more details on this What is the Child Tax Credit?
If you look at your tax return, and Schedules 3 & 5, it should be there if there are not income (or other limits) on your credits. If there is something that is not accurate, and you filed your return, you will need to wait until after your return is Accepted or Rejected by the IRS. If Rejected, you can fix it and re-file. If Accepted, you will need to file an Amended return (Form 1040X) after it is processed by the IRS.
See How to Amend a Return You Already Filed for instructions on amending. For 2018 instructions will be coming soon.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
