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What Is the Child Tax Credit?

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The credit is also partially refundable, known as the additional child tax credit (ACTC).

Do New Parents Qualify?

Here are additional requirements for your dependent, perIRSrules:

How Much Is the Child Tax Credit?

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According toCongress.gov, the CTC phases out for higher-income families.

Individual Income Tax Return, and attach a completed Schedule 8812, Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents.

you could also claim the CTC if you file your taxes electronically.

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The platform you use will walk you through each step and automatically calculate the CTC for you.

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