Claiming a dependent with an ITIN
$500 credit
Can You Write Off Claiming a Dependent with an ITIN?
Short answer: A dependent with an ITIN instead of an SSN gets you the $500 credit for other dependents, not the child tax credit.
The child tax credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026, with up to $1,700 refundable, and the child needs a valid SSN.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Claiming a dependent with an ITIN
$500 credit
Individuals / Personal Taxes
A dependent with an ITIN instead of an SSN gets you the $500 credit for other dependents, not the child tax credit.
Business justification
A dependent with an ITIN instead of an SSN gets you the $500 credit for other dependents, not the child tax credit. The child tax credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026, with up to $1,700 refundable, and the child needs a valid SSN.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions