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Child Tax Credit

Question:   Can I claim both the child tax credit and the child and dependent care credit?

Answer:   You can claim both the child tax credit and the child and dependent care credit on the same return if you qualify for both credits.


• If you qualify for one or both credits, you can claim the credits on Form 1040 (PDF), U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or Form 1040A (PDF), U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. In addition, if you are claiming the dependent care credit, you must complete Form 2441.
• Refer to "Child tax credit" in the index to the Form 1040 Instructions or the Form 1040A Instructions.  The instructions will explain who qualifies for the child tax credit, and how to calculate it.
  • The Form 2441 Instructions will explain who qualifies for the dependent care credit, and how to calculate it.  

Additional Information:
Category: Child Care Credit/Other Credits

Subcategory: Child Tax Credit


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The OMB number for this study is 1545-1432.
If you have any comments regarding this study, please write to:
IRS, Tax Products Coordinating Committee
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