How do i fill out line E child tax tax credit when i dont have any children ?

[tmorgan117]

This tax credit doesnt apply to me because i dont have children but it still is asking for a value greater than zero to be submitted into the box. What should i do?

[Lisa995]

You have no children listed on your tax return anywhere? What about any other types of dependents?

[tmorgan117]

I have two other dependants that are not children

[Lisa995]

So they may qualify for the Other Dependent Credit...is that maybe what youre seeing?

[tmorgan117]

Yes i just want to know what value i should enter in this slot ? I dont have any children and dont want to claim any for the child tax credit

[TaxGuyBill]

What EXACTLY is this box/slot you are talking about?  What is it asking for?

[tmorgan117]

Line E is the line for the child tax credit it is asking me to input the value that applies to me “4” for each dependant  if im single and make under 71k. “1” for each dependant  if i make over 71k and “0” for each dependant if i make over 200k . Seeing that this tax credit doesnt apply to me i have no children dependants what value should i put on this line?

[Lisa995]

Are you using TaxCaster or a W4 calculator of some kind or is this in the actual tax return preparation?

[Critter]

If you have no children UNDER 17 on your return then line E on the W-4 should be zero.