Additional Child Tax Credit (Parts II–IV) (p1)

All taxpayers should use Parts II–IV of Schedule 8812 to figure the additional child tax credit. If any of your dependents is a qualifying child for purposes of the child tax credit (whether identified by an ITIN or not), you may qualify for the additional child tax credit. Before completing Parts II–IV of Schedule 8812, complete the Child Tax Credit Worksheet that applies to you. See the instructions for Form 1040, line 51; Form 1040A, line 33; or Form 1040NR, line 48. If you meet the condition given in the TIP at the end of the Child Tax Credit Worksheet, complete Parts II–IV of this schedule to figure the amount of any additional child tax credit you can claim.

Any refund you receive as a result of taking the additional child tax credit may not be counted as income when determining whether you or anyone else is eligible for certain welfare programs. These programs include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), and low-income housing. Check with your local benefits coordinator to find out if your refund will affect your benefits.