There are a few reasons why you might not have received the full $1,700 Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) for each dependent, even if your annual income did not exceed $200,000: Dependent Eligibility: Each qualifying child must meet specific criteria, such as being under 17 at the end of the tax year, living with you for more than half the year, and having a valid Social Security Number If any of your dependents do not meet these criteria, you may not receive the full credit. TurboTax Calculation: TurboTax uses the information you provide to calculate the ACTC. Ensure that all dependent information and income details are accurately entered Go back to the MyInfo section and double-check all dependent information Reach back out if this does not work

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kriselizh

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Why did I not receive the full $1,700 ACTC for each dependent even though we did not surpass the $200,000 annual income limit?

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March 30, 2025
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SabrinaD2

There are a few reasons why you might not have received the full $1,700 Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) for each dependent, even if your annual income did not exceed $200,000:

Dependent Eligibility: Each qualifying child must meet specific criteria, such as being under 17 at the end of the tax year, living with you for more than half the year, and having a valid Social Security Number
- If any of your dependents do not meet these criteria, you may not receive the full credit.
TurboTax Calculation: TurboTax uses the information you provide to calculate the ACTC. Ensure that all dependent information and income details are accurately entered
- Go back to the MyInfo section and double-check all dependent information

Reach back out if this does not work

kriselizhAuthor

Hello, both kids are under the age of 17, fully dependent, in our care 100% of the time, with valid social security numbers. I reevaluated all of the information I entered and it looks correct.

Vanessa A

How much are you getting for the additional child Tax Credit?

The additional child tax credit is calculated based ONLY on earned income. You would subtract $2,500 from your earned income and multiple that by 15%. So if you earned $12,500 your credit would be limited to $1,500. Any income from social security, interest, dividends, or other unearned income would not be counted in the calculations to claim the ACTC.

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