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Deductions & credits
Just enter $0 (zero) when TurboTax asks the amount of advance payments you received. Everyone has to answer those questions this year as you may have received advance payments even though you are not claiming any children on this year's return. Children need to be under 18 to qualify you for the Child Tax Credit. Child Tax Credit Info
The Earned Income Credit (EIC) is not the same as the Child Tax Credit on Form 8812. You can get the EIC without children. You must have children to claim the Child Tax Credit.
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‎April 4, 2022
10:04 PM