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    Jan 26, 2011, 05:25 PM
    Can u file for child tax credit if u have itin
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    Feb 2, 2011, 02:23 PM
    Yes, I have filed MANY returns with clients who have ITINs (both for the parents and for the child) and successfully claimed the $1,000 Child Tax Credit in every case.

    Now, an ITIN in the return DOES nullify the Earned Income Credit, however.
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