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Module 8: Claiming Child Tax Credit & Credit for Other Dependents

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Child Tax Credit

The child tax credit allows taxpayers to claim a tax credit per qualifying child.

To claim the child tax credit, there are:

  • requirements for the qualifying child
  • requirements for the taxpayer
  • limits on the amount of credit

In order to claim the child tax credit, the taxpayer must have at least one eligible child.



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"Don't confuse these credits with the child and dependent care tax credit!"
~ Tina the Tax Tutor

"Definitions are provided for terms you will need to remember"

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