Tax Credit Changes: Social Security Number Required for Child Tax Credit
New rules require a Social Security Number for both the taxpayer and each child to claim the child tax credit. This means individuals without a valid Social Security Number, issued to U.S. citizens or under specific provisions, will not be able to claim this credit. These changes will apply to tax years beginning after the act's enactment date.
Key points
To receive the child tax credit, both the taxpayer and the child must have a valid Social Security Number.
The Social Security Number must be issued to U.S. citizens or under specific Social Security Act provisions.
An exception applies to members of the armed forces, where one spouse's SSN is sufficient for joint returns.
Failure to provide an SSN will be treated as a mathematical error, potentially leading to the denial of the credit.
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