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This publication is intended to assist individuals in preparing the 2002 tax returns by helping to figure the child tax credit and the additional child tax credit on forms 1040, 1040A, and 8812.
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How to fill out Publication 972

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Obtain Form 972 from the IRS website or your tax professional.
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Read the instructions carefully to understand eligibility.
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Fill in your personal information, including name and Taxpayer Identification Number.
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Indicate the applicable tax year for which you are claiming a refund.
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Calculate the amount of refund you're eligible for based on the guidelines provided.
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Attach any necessary documentation to support your claim.
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Review the completed form for accuracy.
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Submit the form to the IRS via mail or electronically, as per the guidelines.

Who needs Publication 972?

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Taxpayers who are eligible for the child tax credit and wish to claim a refund.
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Individuals with qualifying children who did not receive the full credit in prior years.
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Those who filed their taxes and believe they may have overpaid due to eligibility for the child tax credit.
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The IRS mails Publication 1494 PDF with the levy which explains to your employer how to determine the amount exempt from levy. Your employer will provide you with a Statement of Dependents and Filing Status to complete and return within three days.
Understanding Publication 972: Child Tax Credit Most parents, foster parents, and guardians of children under age 17 can use the child tax credit to lower their taxable income for the year. This benefit can be claimed using Form 1040 or 1040NR.
Why am I not getting the child tax credit You've entered something wrong. Your child may be too old (over 16). Your income is too high. Your income is too low. You are the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent is claiming the dependent this year.
7) Family income test - The Child Tax Credit is reduced if your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is above certain amounts, which are determined by your tax-filing status. For the 2024 and 2025 tax years, the phaseout of the credit begins with $200,000 in income ($400,000 for Married Filing Jointly).
Changes to Certain Benefits The five dependency tests – relationship, gross income, support, joint return and citizenship/residency – continue to apply to a qualifying relative. A child who is not a qualifying child might still be a dependent as a qualifying relative.
You qualify for the full amount of the 2024 Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child if you meet all eligibility factors and your annual income is not more than $200,000 ($400,000 if filing a joint return). Parents and guardians with higher incomes may be eligible to claim a partial credit.
Key Takeaways. There are seven qualifying tests to determine eligibility for the Child Tax Credit: age, relationship, support, dependent status, citizenship, length of residency and family income. If you aren't able to claim the Child Tax Credit for a dependent, they might be eligible for the Credit for Other Dependent
Child Tax Credit Not eligible?? You've entered something wrong. Your child may be too old (over 16). Your income is too high. Your income is too low. You are the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent is claiming the dependent this year.

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Publication 972 is a document provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that explains how to claim the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit for eligible taxpayers.
Taxpayers who are claiming the Child Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit and who meet the eligibility requirements must file Publication 972.
To fill out Publication 972, taxpayers should follow the instructions provided in the publication, which guide them through the necessary information and calculations needed to determine their eligibility for the credits.
The purpose of Publication 972 is to provide details on how taxpayers can claim the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit, ensuring they understand the eligibility criteria and the process involved.
Information that must be reported on Publication 972 includes taxpayer identification details, the number of qualifying children, income details, and any applicable credits being claimed.
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