Child Care Resources Series: Child Tax Credit

4. Child Tax Credit

What is it?

• a federal tax credit you can claim if you have dependent children*

Do I qualify?

• if you have any children under 17, related to you, who have lived with you for more than half the year

How do I apply?

• See IRS Publication 972 Child Tax Credit, available at IRS.gov or 800-TAX-FORM
• Have your taxes done for free by a trained volunteer with VITA

*You can claim this credit in addition to the Child and Dependent Care Credit!