What is Schedule 8812?
Schedule 8812 is the IRS tax form that taxpayers complete to calculate their Child tax credit and additional Child tax credit when claiming qualifying children or dependents on Form 1040. The form determines eligibility for up to $2,000 per qualifying child under age 17, calculates the refundable portion up to $1,700 per child, and applies income phaseout reductions based on modified adjusted gross income. Taxpayers must complete Schedule 8812 when claiming the additional Child tax credit or when their circumstances require detailed credit calculations. The form coordinates with Child & dependent tax credits to ensure accurate credit claims.
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