Child Tax Credit - Not giving the full amount

[user17730086063]

The child tax credit is only giving $500 per child.

Mom has an ITIN number and 2 children with SSN's. 

Income is 67K before Head of Household standard deduction.

I filled out everything correctly -

With the parent for whole year, other parent not claiming, did not cover half of living expenses.

I am not sure why the system is only giving $500 per child.

Help please. Thank you!

[Bsch4477]

Parent with ITIN is not eligible for CTC but can get the $500 credit for other dependents. 

[CatinaT1]

How old are the children?

• A qualifying child must be under the age of 17 at the end of the year. If your children turned 17 on or before December 31, 2025, they no longer qualify for the Child Tax Credit and automatically qualify for the $500 Credit for Other Dependents.
• The children's SSNs must be valid for employment in the United States.
• The children must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. resident aliens.

[user17730086063]

The kids are 7 and 8 years old with valid SSN's. They are US citizens.

[LindaS5247]

Because the Mom has an ITIN and not a valid Social Security Number she will only be eligible for the Other Dependent Credit of $500.

Due to changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) effective in 2025, you must have a valid SSN to claim the Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).  See Instructions for Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) (2025).

Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.
 

{Edited 03/09/2025|2:20 PM PST}

@user17730086063 

[Bsch4477]

The parent can’t get CTC with an ITIN.