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umaliyah
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How do I get the Child Tax Cred for my oldest? The issue: I received the cred for my other kids but not her. I couldn't claim her last year, ex's year. Claiming her 2021

My ex and I alternate years in which we claim our daughter on taxes. He claimed her last year, so I did not receive the child tax credit for her, even though she's with me 85% of the time or more.  What complicates it is that I have other children with my husband for which I already received the credits. Is there a form I can file to get the credit for just one dependant? TIA
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How do I get the Child Tax Cred for my oldest? The issue: I received the cred for my other kids but not her. I couldn't claim her last year, ex's year. Claiming her 2021

If you are claiming that child as a dependent on the 2021 return then just complete the interview in the program from beginning to the end ... enter them as a dependent in the MY INFO section and enter the amount of advance CTC you already  got on the others  when asked.  The program will complete the form 8812 automatically. 

Vanessa A
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How do I get the Child Tax Cred for my oldest? The issue: I received the cred for my other kids but not her. I couldn't claim her last year, ex's year. Claiming her 2021

When you file your return you will include your daughter as a dependent that you are claiming in the personal info section. If she meets the criteria as a Qualifying Child for the Child Tax Credit, she will be included on your form 8812 and you will receive the full Child Tax Credit with your return.

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umaliyah
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How do I get the Child Tax Cred for my oldest? The issue: I received the cred for my other kids but not her. I couldn't claim her last year, ex's year. Claiming her 2021

Thank you! I did so, and it worked out great. 

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