Why doesn't just one of my children qualify for the Child Tax Credit?

meganmlarson11 · ‎June 5, 2019

My son was born in December. Why am I not getting the Child Tax Credit for him? I'm getting this response: Because he had another disqualifying situation, Miles doesn't count for this credit.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

The child tax credit can only reduce your tax liability down to zero. It is not a refund. If you have no tax due, then you may not receive the full amount of the $1000 Child Tax Credit

If your child turned 17 at any time during 2016, then you will not receive the child tax credit.

If you are claiming the Child Tax Credit for a child who was born in 2016, make sure you said in Personal Info that the child lived with you all year and that you entered the child’s SSN.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 5, 2019

The child tax credit can only reduce your tax liability down to zero. It is not a refund. If you have no tax due, then you may not receive the full amount of the $1000 Child Tax Credit

If your child turned 17 at any time during 2016, then you will not receive the child tax credit.

If you are claiming the Child Tax Credit for a child who was born in 2016, make sure you said in Personal Info that the child lived with you all year and that you entered the child’s SSN.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

meganmlarson11 · ‎June 5, 2019

You are awesome. Thank you!!

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Why doesn't just one of my children qualify for the Child Tax Credit?