When filing taxes for 2023, families can claim this tax credit worth up to $2,000 for each qualifying child under 17 years old.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for the credit in the 2023 tax year, you should meet these requirements:
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) . 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.Get free tax filing help (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) if your family earned $85,000 or less or if you're a single filer who earned $59,000 or less in 2023. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers can help you file online, in person, or after you drop off your documents.
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Get free tax filing help (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) if your family earned $85,000 or less or if you're a single filer who earned $59,000 or less in 2023. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers can help you file online, in person, or after you drop off your documents.
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