Child Tax Credit

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The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a credit worth up to $2,000 for every child that you claim on your 2022 tax return.

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  • Qualifying children are 16 or younger.
  • Your family can be eligible even if you did not earn income or owe any income taxes.
  • The credit does not count as income and will not affect your eligibility for public benefits.

    • Eligibility

    To be eligible for the credit in the 2022 tax year, you should meet these requirements:

  • You earned $2,500 or more in 2022.
  • You earned up to $200,000 and up to $400,000 if you are married filing jointly.
  • You're claiming a child on your tax return who is:
  • 16 or younger
  • The child must have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Adoption Tax Identification Number (ATIN). The filer may use an SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
  • Qualifying children must be your child, stepchild, grandchild, eligible foster child, adopted child, sibling, niece, or nephew.
  • Your child or dependent lived with you for over half of the year in the U.S. and you are claiming them as a dependent on your tax return.
  • Your child cannot provide more than half of their own financial support.

    Required Documents

    See a list of documents (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes-documents.page) you'll need to file your taxes and claim the CTC.

    How to Apply

    Complete Form 1040 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf) . You will need to also complete Schedule 8812 (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s8.pdf) to see how much of the Child Tax Credit you can receive.You qualify for free tax filing with NYC Free Tax Prep (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) if your family earned $80,000 or less or if you're a single filer who earned $56,000 or less in 2022. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers can help you file online, in person, or when you drop off your documents.

    Online

    File your taxes for free online with NYC Free Tax Prep (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) if your family earned $80,000 or less or if you're a single filer who earned $56,000 or less in 2022. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers can help you file online.

    By Mail

    In Person

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    Get Help

  • Learn more about tax credits (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/get-tax-credit-information.page) you can claim.
  • Call 800-906-9887 to find the nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE).

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