Child Tax Credit Instructions

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April 2nd, 2010

Question: Can I use form 1040A? I satisfy 5 out of 6 conditions, 2nd condition doesn’t apply to me.?

Instructions for 1040A states that :
You can use Form 1040A if all six of the following apply: Condition No.2 doesn’t apply for me.
Condition 2:
The only adjustments to income you can claim are:
a. Penalty on early withdrawal of savings.
b. IRA deduction.
c. Student loan interest deduction.
d. Jury duty pay you gave your employer.
I am not claiming any adjustment to my income.
I want to use Form 1040A for claiming child tax credit.
Can I use Form 1040A?

Answer: If you don’t have an IRA deduction, then you meet that condition, so yes, go ahead and file on 1040A. The rules say you can’t use that form if you have income OTHER than those listed, not that you have to have all of them.
Yes, you can claim the child tax credit on a 1040A.