How do I claim my child tax credit for 2021

[DoninGA]

You have to file a 2021 tax return and enter the child as a dependent on the 2021 tax return

To complete and file a 2021 tax return using TurboTax you would need to purchase, download and install on a personal computer one of the 2021 desktop editions from this website - https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

A 2021 tax return can only be printed and mailed, it cannot be e-filed using TurboTax.

[AmitaR]

Hello lilith1071985, 

Thanks for joining us today!!

You asked, how to claim your Child Tax Credit for 2021

You will need to file your 2021 tax return and claim your children as dependents on your Form 1040 and attach a completed Form 8812, Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents. 

[Cindy4 · Accepted solution]

Hi @lilith1071985 !

To claim your 2021 Child Tax Credit you will need to file a 2021 tax return.  Here is a link to file your 2021 taxes:

TurboTax® 2021 Prior Year Tax Prep - File Past Years' Taxes (intuit.com)

If you have already filed a return for that year and didn't claim it, you can amend the return.  In TurboTax, visit Tax Home, and then scroll down to your "Your tax returns & documents", and find the 2021 tab.  You can select to amend.

Hope this helps!

Cindy