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What is IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812?

Written by John Kirkland | Jan 01, 2018

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General Information

  • What is the form number?  Form 1040 Schedule 8812
  • What government agency is it filed with?  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • What is the form name?  Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents
  • What is this form about?  Form 1040 Schedule 8812 is used to determine eligibility for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This form helps taxpayers calculate the amount of credit they may claim based on the number of qualifying children they have. The Child Tax Credit is a benefit designed to provide financial relief to families with dependent children, and this schedule assists in ensuring that the credit is accurately claimed.

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