Instructions for IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812 Additional Child Tax Credit

IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812 Additional Child Tax Credit

This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812, Additional Child Tax Credit - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812?
A: IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812 is a form used to claim the additional child tax credit.

Q: Who can use IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812?
A: Taxpayers who are eligible for the child tax credit and have additional qualifying children can use this form.

Q: What is the additional child tax credit?
A: The additional child tax credit is a refundable credit that taxpayers can claim if the amount of the child tax credit they qualify for exceeds their tax liability.

Q: What information is needed to complete Schedule 8812?
A: You will need the Social Security numbers and names of each qualifying child, and you may need certain income and expense information.

Q: When is the deadline to file Schedule 8812?
A: Schedule 8812 must be filed along with your annual tax return by the tax filing deadline, which is usually April 15th.