Is the child tax credit and additional tax credit the same thing or separate amount of money? so does that mean I may get up to $3,600 for my child I don't owe taxes

They are separate credits, and you potentially could receive both.

The credit is based on the amount of tax that you owe. If the credit exceeds your tax liability, you may be getting the Additional Child tax credit.

• For 2024, 2023 and earlier tax years, the Child Tax Credit is nonrefundable; 
  • If your credit exceeds your tax liability, 
  • your tax bill is reduced to zero, and 
  • any remaining unused credit is lost. 
• However, you may be able to claim a refundable Additional Child Tax Credit for the unused balance.
• Up to $1,600 per qualifying child in 2024 and 2023 is refundable with the Additional Child Tax Credit.

You can see this credit on your tax return form 1040

 

You can preview your tax return by going to:

1. On the menu bar on the left that shows.
2. Select Tax Tools
3. On the drop-down select Tools
4. On the popup menu
5. Select View Tax Summary
6. On the left sidebar
7. Select Preview my 1040.

Child Tax Credit is on line 19

The additional Child Tax Credit is in line 28

 

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