topic Chikd tax credits in Deductions & credits

Chikd tax credits

SoniaDiaz0129 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:27:02 GMT

Are foster parents able to claim child tax credits on children placed with them? Even if they weren't placed the whole year?

Re: Chikd tax credits

Bsch4477 — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:09:40 GMT

If the foster child lived with you more than half of the year and met the other qualifications for a qualifying child you can claim them and would receive child tax credit.

Re: Chikd tax credits

SoniaDiaz0129 — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:04:19 GMT

I was told the foster parents can receive the foster care deductions but could not claim the children because they are dependents of the court and will kinda be like double dipping

Re: Chikd tax credits

Bsch4477 — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:32:51 GMT

https://www.1040.com/tax-guide/taxes-for-families/foster-parents/