Can I claim the child tax credit for a child who has an ITIN, rather than a social security number?
Yes, you can claim the child tax credit for a child with an ITIN (individual tax identification number) if you otherwise qualify. Please refer to “Child tax credits” in the index to the instructions for Form 1040 Instructions or Form 1040A Instructions . The referenced pages will explain who qualifies for the child tax credit, and how to calculate it. For additional information, refer to Publication 972, Child Tax Credit or Tax Topic 606, Child Tax Credit.
