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Level 2
posted Feb 6, 2022 11:17:41 AM

Why am i seeing Form 8812 in my finished return when I don't have any child care

When I'm going through the review on my Federal Taxes I'm seeing errors for Form 8812?  We have no children or have entered anything about Child Care.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 6, 2022 11:33:08 AM

In 2021, everyone is being asked to confirm that they did not receive any Advanced Child Tax Credit payments even if they are not claiming any children on their return. To confirm you did not receive any advance payments:

  1. In the Federal section of your return, go to Deductions & Credits
  2. Scroll down to You and Your Family and click Revisit/Start next to Advance payments, Child and Other Dependent Tax Credits
  3. Click Continue
  4. Answer Let's start with where you spent the most time in 2021.
  5. Answer No to Did you receive any advance Child Tax Credit payments in 2021?

Level 2
Feb 9, 2022 1:42:40 AM

Thanks.  That worked.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 6, 2022 11:33:08 AM

In 2021, everyone is being asked to confirm that they did not receive any Advanced Child Tax Credit payments even if they are not claiming any children on their return. To confirm you did not receive any advance payments:

  1. In the Federal section of your return, go to Deductions & Credits
  2. Scroll down to You and Your Family and click Revisit/Start next to Advance payments, Child and Other Dependent Tax Credits
  3. Click Continue
  4. Answer Let's start with where you spent the most time in 2021.
  5. Answer No to Did you receive any advance Child Tax Credit payments in 2021?

Level 2
Feb 9, 2022 1:42:40 AM

Thanks.  That worked.