Can I claim the Child Tax Credit without a Social Security Number?
Beginning in 2025 a Social Security Number is required to take the Child Tax Credit. If you (and your spouse if Married Filing Jointly) don't have a Social Security Number you can't take the Child Tax Credit.
If you (and your spouse if Married Filing Jointly) only have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on or before the due date (including extensions) you won't be able to take the Child Tax Credit. If you have a dependent, you may still qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents.
If you're applying for an ITIN with your return, the software will calculate the Credit for Other Dependents, and assume your ITIN application will be approved.
If you (and your spouse if Married Filing Jointly) only have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on or before the due date (including extensions) you won't be able to take the Child Tax Credit. If you have a dependent, you may still qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents.
If you're applying for an ITIN with your return, the software will calculate the Credit for Other Dependents, and assume your ITIN application will be approved.
