Tax Form 8812 is used to figure the additional child tax credit. The additional child tax credit may give you a refund even if you do not owe any tax.
To see if you qualify, first, complete the Child Tax Credit Worksheet that applies to you. See the instructions for Form 1040, line 52, or Form 1040A, line 33. If you meet the condition given in the TIP at the end of your Child Tax Credit Worksheet, use Form 8812 to see if you can take the additional child tax credit.


