MayaD
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Deductions & credits

You are correct. The credit is nonrefundable, so the credit amount you receive can reduce your total tax to zero if you have enough credit but can't exceed the amount you owe in tax. 

However, any withholding over the amount of your tax liability will be refunded to you. 

 

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