Does my child/dependent qualify for the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents?
This interview will help you determine if a person qualifies you for the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents.
Information you'll need
To determine if a person qualifies you for the child tax credit or the credit for other dependents, you will need the following information:
- Your filing status.
- Whether you can claim the person as a dependent.
- The person's date of birth.
Please note that this tool is designed for taxpayers who were U.S. citizens or resident aliens for the entire tax year for which they're inquiring. If you are married, your spouse must also have been a U.S. citizen or resident alien for the entire tax year. For information about nonresidents or dual-status aliens, please see International taxpayers.
Disclaimer
The conclusions provided by this tool are based on the information provided by you in response to the questions you answered. Please note that these answers do not constitute written advice in response to a specific written request of the taxpayer within the meaning of section 6404(f) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Estimated completion time
The estimated completion time for this interview is approximately 10 minutes.
Please note that after 30 minutes of inactivity, you will be forced to start over. Additionally, using the "Back" button within the ITA tool could cause an application error.
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 16-Jan-2024