Question May I claim both the child tax credit/additional child tax credit or credit for other dependents as well as the child and dependent care credit? Answer Yes, you may claim the child tax credit (CTC)/additional child tax credit (ACTC) or credit for other dependents (ODC) as well as the child and dependent care credit on your return, if you qualify for those credits. If you qualify for any of these credits, you may claim the credit(s) on Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, Form 1040-SR, U.S. Tax Return for Seniors or Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return. To claim the child and dependent care credit, you must also complete and attach Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses. The Instructions for Form 2441 explain the qualifications for the child and dependent care credit and how to calculate it. The Instructions for Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR explain the qualifications for the child tax credit, the additional child tax credit, and the credit for other dependents; the requirements for taxpayer identification numbers (TINs), and how to calculate the credits. Complete Schedule 8812 (Form 1040), Additional Child Tax Credit, when claiming the additional child tax credit (ACTC). Attach the appropriate form or schedule to your Form 1040, Form 1040-SR, or Form 1040-NR. Note: If you don't have a TIN on or before the due date of your return (including extensions), you may not claim the CTC/ACTC/ODC on either your original or an amended return. However, if you apply for an ITIN on or before the due date of the return (including extensions) and the IRS issues an ITIN as a result of the application, the IRS will consider the ITIN as issued on or before the due date of your return. Also, you may not claim the CTC/ACTC on either your original or an amended return for a child who doesn't have an SSN valid for employment before the due date of your return (including extensions), even if that child later gets one. You may be eligible to claim a credit for other dependents for a child who does not have the required SSN. Additional Information Does My Child/Dependent Qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents? Publication 972, Child Tax Credit Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit? Category Childcare Credit, Other Credits Sub-Category Child Tax Credit