I qualify for the child tax credit, but it is not reflecting on my total refund amount. Why?

[tdushkin86]

My refund states that I qualify for the child tax refund credit but it is not reflecting on my refund amount total. Why?

[JohnB5677]

If you don't see the Child Tax Credit you can check your tax return.

The Child Tax Credit is based on the amount of tax that you owe. 

• This is posted to line 19 on your 1040 tax return

If the credit exceeds your tax liability, you may be getting the Additional Child tax credit. 

• This is on line 28.

To view you tax return:

From the left sidebar

1. Select Tax tools
   1. You may have to minimize the Federal and State selections
2. Click Tools
3. A Menu will pop up
4. Select View tax summary
5. On the left panel click Preview my 1040