I have the 2017 tax return form excluding the child tax credit and I send it to get the ITIN. Can I redo the tax return to include child tax credit once I get the ITIN?

I got a child and she don't have an ITIN or SSN. She just has the passport and H4 visa and she's living with me since March 2017.

Given this situation, Let's say, I have the 2017 tax return form excluding the child tax credit and I send it to get the ITIN.

And once I get the ITIN on hand, can I redo the 2017 tax return to include child tax credit?

Simply, I'm just looking to see how can I get the child tax credit for 2017.

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Jun 4, 2019 5:57:17 PM

Yes, you can amend a tax return to claim the child tax credits.

Once you receive the ITIN, you can file to receive the credits if all of the following conditions are met.

For claim a child as a dependent:

1) be your child (or adoptive or foster child), sibling, niece, nephew or grandchild;

2) be under age 19, or under age 24 and a fulltime student for at least five months of the year; or be permanently disabled, regardless of age;

3) have lived with you for more than half the year; and

4) have provided no more than half his or her own support for the year.

For the child tax credit:

· Child must be younger than age 17 by December 31

· Must by your child (biological, step, adopted or foster); brother or sister; niece, nephew or grandchild

· Must provide half their support

· Must be claimed as your dependent (see Qualifying Child Test)

· Must be US Citizen, US National or Resident Alien

· Must live with you more than half the year

For more information about amending tax returns, follow these links:

What to Include with Amended Tax Returns

How to Amend

IRS on 1040X