Assume the same facts in Example 1. If I do not claim the CTC on the 2020 return that I file on April 15, 2021, may I later amend the return and claim the CTC once I obtain an SSN for the child?
A:
Yes. IRS Publication 972 requires that a qualifying child have an SSN by the due date of the return, including extensions. You may file an amendment to claim...
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