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

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Refundable tax credit vs. Nonrefundable tax credit

Refundable Tax Credit

A refundable tax credit allows taxpayers to lower their tax liability to below zero. When this occurs, the government owes the taxpayer a refund.

The additional child tax credit is a refundable tax credit.

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