Why is TurboTax asking about 8812?

Why is TurboTax asking about 8812?

How do I get rid of Schedule 8812 on TurboTax

To delete Form 8812 Child Credit follow these steps:With TurboTax open select Tax Tools in the left panel.Select tools.Select delete forms.Select delete on the line for Form 8812.Select Delete Selected Form.

What is the income limit for 8812

Income Phase-out

$200,000 if filing as single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) $400,000 if married filing jointly. $200,000 if married filing separately.
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Why wouldn’t I qualify for child tax credit

You do not need income to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit if your main home is in the United States for more than half the year. If you do not have income, and do not meet the main home requirement, you will not be able to benefit from the Child Tax Credit because the credit will not be refundable.

What’s the difference between child tax credit and additional child tax credit

Remind students that the child tax credit is a nonrefundable credit that allows qualifying taxpayers to reduce their tax liability. If a taxpayer is not able to use the entire credit from the maximum $1,000 per qualifying child, they may be eligible for the additional child tax credit, which is a refundable tax credit.

Why do I have to fill out Schedule 8812

Use Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) to figure your child tax credits, to report advance child tax credit payments you received in 2023, and to figure any additional tax owed if you received excess advance child tax credit payments during 2023.

Does TurboTax automatically file a schedule 8812

If you qualify, the worksheet will direct you to fill out Schedule 8812 to claim the Additional Child Tax Credit. If you use TurboTax to prepare your tax return, you don't need to fill out any worksheets or worry about which forms to use.

Is Schedule 8812 mandatory

You'll use Form 8812 to calculate your Additional Child Tax Credit. For 2023, there are two parts to this form: Part I: should be completed by all filers to claim the basic Child Tax Credit. In Part I, you'll enter information from your Form 1040 and calculate your credit amount.

Do I have to fill out form 8812

You should complete file IRS Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) when you complete your IRS tax forms each year. Claim your child tax credit along with your other credits for 2023 by April 18, 2023. Those that miss the deadline can have an extension. However, it is recommended that you file taxes by the deadline.

Why does Turbotax say I don’t qualify for Child Tax Credit

In order to get that credit, you have to have income from working. The credit is calculated based on the amount you earned above $2500 multiplied by 15%, up to the full $1500 per child. If your child is older than 16 at the end of 2023, you do not get the CTC.

Why would the IRS deny Child Tax Credit

Most errors happen because the child you claim doesn't meet the qualification rules: Relationship: Your child must be related to you. Residency: Your child must live in the same home as you for more than half the tax year. Age: Your child's age and student or disability status will affect if they qualify.

Do you have to pay back the additional child tax credit

In addition, the entire credit is fully refundable for 2023. This means that eligible families can get it, even if they owe no federal income tax. Before this year, the refundable portion was limited to $1,400 per child and there were other requirements regarding earned income to obtain the refundable portion.

What is the 8812 additional child tax credit

What is the Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit (8812) Beginning in 2023: The child tax credit is reverting to the previously used non-refundable credit of up to $2,000 which may reduce your tax liability for each qualifying child listed on your return.

How do I delete a schedule 8812

How do I remove Form 8812 Enter a 0 (zero) when asked to enter a number on the Schedule 8812. This will correct the issue and remove the Schedule 8812 from your tax return so that you can file the return.

How much of child tax credit is refundable

Know that for CTC/ACTC: The maximum amount of CTC per qualifying child is $2,000. The refundable part of the credit, ACTC, is worth up to $1,500 for each qualifying child.

Should I file Schedule 8812

You should complete file IRS Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) when you complete your IRS tax forms each year. Claim your child tax credit along with your other credits for 2023 by April 18, 2023. Those that miss the deadline can have an extension. However, it is recommended that you file taxes by the deadline.

What triggers form 8812

The amount of credit owed to you will vary based on your income level, but if your total credit amount exceeds the amount of tax that you owe, the IRS requires you to file Form 8812.

Do you have to file advance child tax credit

What is the Advance Child Tax Credit In 2023, families are able to get 50% of the money available to them sooner through monthly advance payments of the Child Tax Credit. To receive the other half of the money, families must file their 2023 tax return in 2023.

Do I need a child tax credit form to file taxes

You can claim the Child Tax Credit by entering your children and other dependents on Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and attaching a completed Schedule 8812, Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents.

Why did the IRS deny my Child Tax Credit

Most errors happen because the child you claim doesn't meet the qualification rules: Relationship: Your child must be related to you. Residency: Your child must live in the same home as you for more than half the tax year. Age: Your child's age and student or disability status will affect if they qualify.

Why does TurboTax say I don t qualify for Earned income credit

The most common reasons people don't qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EIC, are as follows: Their AGI, earned income, and/or investment income is too high. They have no earned income. They're using Married Filing Separately.