After you file

As Xmasbaby0 mentions above, TurboTax will determine if you are eligible for the Child Tax Credit based on your entries.

To qualify for this tax credit:

• Your child's age must be: Under 17 at the end of the tax year.
• Your child must live with you for more than half the year
• Your child must be your child, stepchild, foster child, sibling, or their descendant.
• Support You must provide over half of their support and claim them as a dependent. 
• Your child must live with you for more than half the year.
• Income Limits (2025): Full credit for adjusted gross income up to $400,000 for Married filing jointly or $200,000 for other filing status
• Your child must be a U.S. citizen/resident and have a valid social security number

You can get to the screens in TurboTax where you enter information regarding the child tax credit you can:

1. Click on Search at the top right of your TurboTax screen
2. Type child tax credit in the search box
3. Click on the link Jump to Child Tax Credit
4. Your screen will say Let's check for child and other dependents credits
5. Click Continue
6. Answer the follow-up questions
    

Click here for Child Tax Credit for 2024 - 2025

Click here for What is the Child Tax Credit and How Do I Qualify?

Click here for Child Tax Credit: Top 8 Requirements for 2025-2026

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