Deductions & credits

to claims the Child Tax Credit (up to $2000), the child must have a valid social security number. Further, they must be a US citizen, a US national or resident alien of the US. 

 

for the Credit for Other Dependents (up to $500) , the standard is lower as a ATIN or ITIN is permitted as well.

 

you can use the IRS web site application to determine for yourself 

 

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-tax-credit-or-the-credit-f...

 

click 'begin' at this website and answer all the questions.  

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