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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:28:36 PM

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

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?

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Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:38 PM

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

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:39 PM

I have two other dependants that are not children

Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:41 PM

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

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:43 PM

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

Level 9
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:43 PM

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

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:45 PM

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?

Alumni
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:46 PM

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

Level 15
Jun 7, 2019 3:28:48 PM

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