Child Tax Credit
Question: Can I claim the child tax credit for a child who has an ITIN, rather than a social security number?
Answer:
Yes, you can claim the child tax credit for a child with an ITIN (individual tax identification number) if you otherwise qualify.
- Refer to "Child tax credits" in the index to the Instructions for Form 1040 or Instructions for Form 1040A for an explanation of who qualifies for the child tax credit, and how to calculate it.
- Additionally, the child must not have attained the age of 17-years by the end of the tax year and be either a citizen, national, or resident of the United States.
- Attach Schedule 8812 (Form 1040A or 1040) (PDF), Child Tax Credit, to Form 1040 (PDF), 1040A (PDF) or 1040NR (PDF).
For information on an ITIN, refer to Social Security Numbers for Dependents in Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information.
Additional Information:
Category: Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Subcategory: Child Tax Credit
