Instructions for IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812 Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents

This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812, Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

FAQ

Q: What is IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812?A: IRS Form 1040 Schedule 8812 is used to claim the child tax credit and other tax credits for qualifying children and dependents.

Q: Who can claim credits on Schedule 8812?A: Taxpayers who have qualifying children or other dependents may be able to claim credits on Schedule 8812.

Q: What credits can be claimed on Schedule 8812?A: Schedule 8812 is used to claim the child tax credit, additional child tax credit, and credit for other dependents.

Q: What is the child tax credit?A: The child tax credit is a credit that can reduce the amount of tax owed for each qualifying child.

Q: What is the additional child tax credit?A: The additional child tax credit is a refundable credit that may be available if the child tax credit exceeds the amount of taxes owed.

Q: What is the credit for other dependents?A: The credit for other dependents is a non-refundable credit that can be claimed for dependents who do not qualify for the child tax credit.

Q: How do I know if a child qualifies for the child tax credit?A: A child may qualify for the child tax credit if they meet certain age, relationship, residency, and support requirements.

Q: How do I calculate the credits on Schedule 8812?A: The instructions for Schedule 8812 provide worksheets and tables to help calculate the credits based on the information provided.