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Deductions & credits

Please be aware that your child need a Social Security Number (SSN) to qualify for the Child Tax Credit. But if your child has an ITIN you might qualify for the $500 Other Dependent Credit.

 

Please see What is the Child Tax Credit? and What is the $500 Credit for Other Dependents (“Family Tax Credit”)? for additional information.

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