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These questions are used to determine if a dependent or household member qualifies for:
These questions are used to determine if a dependent or household member qualifies for:
Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relative
Child Tax Credit
Additional Child Tax Credit
Earned Income Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credit
American Opportunity Credit
Lifetime Learning Credit
Tuition and Fees Deduction
Select "Help Me Decide" anytime more information is needed for determining if a dependent qualifies.
Click the "Pencil" to see further questions for one specific question.
You will see the qualifying status of the dependent and household member displayed.
If you believe there is a error in the information displayed, select "Dependent and Household Member Information" from the left side of your screen. Then select "Edit" for the dependent or household member that you believe there is an error for. (See picture above)
IMPORTANT REGARDING THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT, CHILD TAX CREDIT, & ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT :
IMPORTANT REGARDING THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT, CHILD TAX CREDIT, & ADDITIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT :
The questions for qualifying for Earned Income Credit (EIC) are within the Child Tax Credit page.
These credits will not be included in any return that has not completed all required questions.
You must answer these questions for every dependent or household member added in to the return.
Some states have their own version of Form 8867 (i.e California) that must be completed to qualify for State Earned Income Credit.
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