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Level 2
posted Feb 12, 2024 5:17:58 AM

If receiving the Ctc for 2023 taxes will I automatically get the Actc?

And when will I know

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Expert Alumni
Feb 12, 2024 5:32:46 AM

No, it's not automatic, but if you qualify for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) you may get the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).

 

The ACTC is a refundable credit for taxpayers who don't have enough taxable income to take the full CTC. 

 

You will know whether you get this credit as soon as you complete the Child Tax Credit section in TurboTax.

 

If you want to look at that again:

 

 

  1. Open your return
  2. Select the down arrow to the right of Deductions & Credits, then Review/ Edit.
  3. Select Edit to the right of Child and Other Dependent Tax Credits.
  4. Continue until you get to Congrats, you get a tax break! This page will have a brief explanation of your results based on your tax return. 

 

 


 

Level 2
Feb 12, 2024 7:17:07 AM

do you know why my refund is delayed in path if i dont get the actc or eitc?

Expert Alumni
Feb 12, 2024 8:37:12 AM

Other things that can delay a refund:

The IRS will contact you by mail if it needs more information to process your return. irs.gov

 

You can use Where's My Refund? to check the status of your refund.