ACTC

[luithe3rd]

My client is claiming a dependent who was claimed by other last year...so other received the CATC based on 2020 tax return.  Other will not file this year.  My client will then receive the full CTC because she did not receive any ACTC or do I enter the amount of ACTC other received last year?  If I enter 0 which is correct...will this create and issue of double dipping?

Thank you!

Luis Cano

[dkh · Accepted solution]

You enter the amount YOUR client received...the amount OTHER received is not relevant to the return you are preparing.  It may be double dipping but that's an issue between IRS and OTHER, assuming of course, you have done your due diligence in determining your client can claim the dependent.

[luithe3rd]

I just want to prevent mu client's return from being held up.

Thank you for your response!

Luis Cano

[dkh]

You're welcome

[dd4vols]

1) I just want my client's return to be accurate.

2)I just want to prevent mu client's return from being held up.

May want to re-evaluate your priorities of tax preparation....

[pamdory]

Here is an FAQ for that issue on IRS.gov

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/2021-child-tax-credit-and-advance-child-tax-credit-payments-t...

The alternating year dependents are going to be an issue I'm afraid.  Those are the only clients I told to opt out of the advance payments.