KarenJ2
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Deductions & credits

Yes, you can claim your child if he meets the other qualification for claiming child tax credit.  The rules for claiming a dependent only indicates that the child must be a US resident alien.  As he was in the US more than 183 days in 2019, he is considered a resident alien.

 

He only needed to live with you more than half the year to be claimed as a qualifying child..  You will not receive the $2,000 child tax credit because he does not have a SSN., however if he meets the qualifications, he would be eligible for the $500 credit for other dependents.

 

 

7 Requirements for the Child Tax Credit

 

Rules for claiming a dependent on your tax return

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