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why is the system counting my dependent as an ITIN holder and now a social security holder? it is giving me the additional tax credit but not the regular tax credit.

analuzcardoza88 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:20:50 GMT

I am an ITIN holder but my 12 year old is a social security hodler

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Vanessa A — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:17:14 GMT

Is it giving you the Other Dependent Credit instead of the Child Tax Credit or is it giving you the Additional Child Tax Credit?

Even though your child has the SSN, you would not be eligible for the Child Tax credit due to not having a SSN, unless you are filing a joint return and your spouse has a SSN that is valid for work.

Who qualifies for the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit
To qualify for the Child Tax Credit, you (or your spouse, if married filing jointly,) and each qualifying child must have a Social Security number that is valid for employment in the United States and issued before the due date of the tax return (including extensions).

Credits and deductions you can claim with an ITIN are:

Standard deduction
Itemized Deduction
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Premium Tax Credit if lawfully present
Other Dependent Credit

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analuzcardoza88 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:38:03 GMT

It’s giving me the child and other dependent tax credit and my daughter SS is valid for employment.

is this a new rule? Last year I was able to claim the full child tax credit and I still did with my ITIN.

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DoninGA — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:46:34 GMT

@analuzcardoza88 For tax year 2024 you only needed the ITIN for the Child Tax Credit. For tax year 2025 you are required to have a Social Security number to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit.

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MonikaK1 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:11:47 GMT

Yes, this is a new rule.

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill in July 2025, the 2025-2026 Child Tax Credit adds an eighth qualifying test: work-eligible Social Security Numbers for both the child and the person claiming the credit (only one filer is required to have the number for a joint tax return).

See this TurboTax tips article for more information.

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