Can I get former years child tax credit?

maggiebaby2011 · ‎January 27, 2021

My kid had an invalid for employment SSN.

I forgot to change his SSN to valid when we got the green card since 2017.

Does it mean I did not get his tax return or Child Tax Credit?

If I change his status now, can I get former years tax return and child tax credit?

Thanks.

MarilynG1 · ‎January 28, 2021

If your child had a valid SSN and you claimed them as your Dependent, you may have received a Child Tax Credit.

If they were your Dependent in prior years on your return the 'not valid for employment' SSN status does not affect you receiving the credit.

Look over your printed or saved copy of your returns to see if you got the credit.

If you did not receive the Child Tax Credit in 2017, 2018 or 2019, you can Amend your Returns for those years.

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MarilynG1 · ‎January 28, 2021

If your child had a valid SSN and you claimed them as your Dependent, you may have received a Child Tax Credit.

If they were your Dependent in prior years on your return the 'not valid for employment' SSN status does not affect you receiving the credit.

Look over your printed or saved copy of your returns to see if you got the credit.

If you did not receive the Child Tax Credit in 2017, 2018 or 2019, you can Amend your Returns for those years.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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