How To Use This Publication

If you were sent here from your Form 1040 or Form 1040A instructions. Go to page 3 of this publication and complete the Child Tax Credit Worksheet.

If you were sent here from your Form 8812 instructions. Go to page 7 of this publication and complete the 1040 Filers - Taxable Earned Income Worksheet.

If you have not read your Form 1040 or Form 1040A instructions. Pick up your Form 1040 or Form 1040A instructions and complete the following steps.

  1. Go to the instructions for line 48 of Form 1040 or line 31 of Form 1040A.
  2. Answer the Questions.
  3. Form 1040. If you answered "Yes" to question 1, 2, or 3, go to page 3 of this publication and complete the Child Tax Credit Worksheet.
    Form 1040A. If you answered "Yes" to question 1 or 2, go to page 3 of this publication and complete the Child Tax Credit Worksheet.