Why my 16 yo son, which is an US permanent resident with an ITIN # is automatically listed on the "Credit for other dependents" box and not on the child tax credit box?
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3 Replies
MaryK4
Expert Alumni
Mar 20, 2020 8:06:36 PM
Unfortunately, you may not claim the child tax credit for a child with an ITIN. The child must have an SSN to be a qualifying child eligible for the child tax credit (CTC) or the additional child tax credit (ACTC).
belligi
Level 1
Mar 23, 2020 6:57:36 AM
Thanks for the quick answer. So if my son applys and gets a SSN, he could be eligible for CTC?
DianeC958
Expert Alumni
Mar 23, 2020 7:07:11 AM
Yes, if he receives a Social Security number he would qualify for Child Tax Credit.
Once he turns 17, as long as you can claim him as a dependent the credit reduces to $500.