Am I eligible for Child Tax Credit if I don’t have a Social Security Number?

To be eligible for the Child Tax Credit (CTC), each child claimed must have a Social Security Number (SSN) and each parent must have either a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identity Number (ITIN).

If you do not currently have an Individual Taxpayer Identity Number (ITIN), but want to claim the Child Tax Credit for your children, you can apply for an ITIN with the support of a certified tax preparer using GetYourRefund.