To see if you are eligible, answer the questions below for each child for whom you wish to claim the tax credit:
1. Is the child your son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, adopted child, grandchild or foster child?
Yes
No
2. Does the child have a social security number?
Yes
No
3. Is the child a US citizen or permanent resident?
Yes
No
4. Was the child under age 17 at the end of the tax year?
Yes
No
5. Do you claim the child as a dependent on your taxes?
Yes
No
If you answered "yes" to questions 1-5, you are eligible for the Child Tax Credit. If you answered "no" to any of these questions, you are not eligible for the Child Tax Credit.
