Child Tax Credit

[Babob4]

I received $1800 per child for the tax credit ahead of time. Shouldn't I now still be eligible for an additional $1800 per child?

Thanks!

[DoninGA]

The Child Tax Credit is entered on your federal tax return Form 1040 on Line 28. It is added to your other tax payments, it is not a separate refund. Your Total taxes from Line 24 are subtracted from your Total tax payments on Line 33. If you have an overpayment then that is entered on Line 34 as your federal tax refund.

You can view your Form 1040 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

[FangxiaL]

To claim the 2nd $1,800, follow these steps to fill out Schedule 8812:

With your federal return open:

1. Click on Show more next to You and Your Family under Deductions & Credits
2. Click on Start or Revisit next to Advance payments, Child and Other Dependent Tax Credits 
3. Answer the questions on the screens that follow

1. Done

@Babob4