Deductions & Credits
Form 8812: Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents
Used to calculate the child tax credit, credit for other dependents, and the additional child tax credit (refundable portion).
Who Files This Form?
Taxpayers with qualifying children under age 17 or other dependents who claim child tax credit or credit for other dependents.
Key Fields
- Number of qualifying children
- Child tax credit
- Credit for other dependents
- Additional child tax credit (refundable)
- Earned income
Filing Deadlines
Due Date
April 15
With Extension
October 15
Late Filing Penalty
Filed with Form 1040; no separate penalty, but failure to file means loss of child-related credits.
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