Child tax credit asking if I want to claim last year instead of this year?

If I use last year again, will I get penalized?
RayW7
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

No, for tax year 2020, The CAA allows taxpayers to use either their 2020 or 2019 earned income in calculating the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) as well as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Danigw2
New Member

Deductions & credits

Thank you so much! That is great to know!