Child Tax Credit Calculator You no longer have to read complicated and confusing tax pages to know if you qualify for the Child Tax Credit. This tool eliminates uncertainty. Start the "KIDucator" (the Child Tax Credit Educator) Do you have a Qualifying Child or Children? Yes No Was the child 16 or younger on December 31 of the Tax Year? Yes No Is the child a United States citizen, a U.S. national, or a resident alien? Yes No Are you claiming the child as a dependent on your tax return? Yes No Is the child related to you in any of the following ways? Son Daughter Neither Stepson Stepdaughter Neither Sister Brother Neither Stepsister Stepbrother Neither Grandson Granddaughter Neither Niece Nephew Neither Adopted Child Foster Child Neither Did the child live with you for more than half the tax year (183 nights or more, not counting temporary absences)? Yes No Did the child provide more than half of his or her own financial support for the tax year? Yes No No. According to your answers, you do not qualify for the Child Tax Credit. But you might qualify for other tax credits and deductions for raising children. When you prepare your tax return on efile.com, we will identify and calculate every credit available to you. Email me my KIDucator results now Start Over Yes. According to your answers, it looks like you qualify for the Child Tax Credit! Start a tax return on efile.com to find out how much your credit will be! Email me my KIDucator results now Start Over Start Your Tax Return Now Registered Users: Sign in Here Contact a Taxpert with your Tax Questions × Enter your email and receive your KIDucator results. Yes, email me my KIDucator results Got Tax Questions? Ask Them Now!