If you qualify for the Child Tax Credit, then you can amend your 2019 return. Typically, if you qualified, TurboTax will automatically add the child tax credit to your return.
To qualify for the Child Tax Credit, your child must fit all of these requirements:
- Be under age 17 at the end of the tax year
- Is your son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, adopted child, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or a descendant of any of them (for example, a grandchild, niece, or nephew)
- Has his or her own Social Security Number
- Lived with you for more than half the year
- Didn't support him/herself (didn't pay more than half their own expenses)
- Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien
- Residents of Canada or Mexico wouldn't qualify
Also, please keep in mind that only the custodial parent can claim the dependent care tax credit, even if the non custodial parent is claiming the child as a dependent.
If you think you qualify and would like to amend your tax return for 2019, please see How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return?
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