How to Opt Out of Child Tax Credit

If you’re a parent, you may be wondering how to opt out of child tax credit. The good news is that it’s fairly easy to do. Here’s a quick guide on how to do it.

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Introduction

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) allows you to opt out of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) if you feel you do not need the credit. You may opt out of the CTC for a single year or for multiple years. If you have more than one child, you must opt out of the CTC for each child individually.

To opt out of the CTC, you must complete and sign Form RC66, Canada Child Benefits Application. On the form, check the box under “The following changes are being made to my benefit application” and write “OPT OUT OF THE CHILD TAX CREDIT” next to each child’s name for whom you are opting out of the CTC.

Mail the completed form to your tax centre. The address is on your notice of assessment or reassessment.

What is the Child Tax Credit?

The Child Tax Credit is a credit worth up to $2,000 per child under age 17 that you can claim on your annual tax return. The credit is designed to offset some of the costs of raising children, and it’s available to both parents and guardians. To qualify, the child must be a U.S. citizen, national or resident alien who lived with you for more than half the year and did not provide more than half of their own support during the year.

If you’re claiming the Child Tax Credit for the first time, you’ll need to provide your child’s Social Security number when you file your taxes. If you’re claiming the credit for multiple children, you’ll need to provide the Social Security number for each child.

The Child Tax Credit is subject to income limitations, so it’s not available to everyone. For tax year 2018, the credit begins to phase out at an adjusted gross income of $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for joint filers. The credit is completely phased out at an adjusted gross income of $240,000 for single filers and $440,000 for joint filers.

How to Opt Out of the Child Tax Credit

You may be able to opt out of the child tax credit if you do not want to receive the money. The child tax credit is a credit that is given to families with children. The credit is worth up to $2,000 per child. To opt out of the child tax credit, you will need to fill out a form and send it to the IRS.

Log into your online banking account

If you’re not already logged into your online banking account, enter your username and password to do so now. Once you’re logged in, locate the “account services” or “customer service” tab. From there, select the option to “opt out of child tax credit.” If you can’t find this option, give your bank a call and they’ll be able to help you out.

Go to the “Taxes” tab

If you need to opt out of the Child Tax Credit, the first step is to go to the “Taxes” tab on the left-hand side of the screen. Scroll down to the “Credits and Adjustments” section and click on the “Edit” button next to the Child Tax Credit.

In the pop-up window, you will see a list of all the children who are currently being claimed for the credit. To remove a child from the list, click on the “Remove” button next to their name.

Once you have removed all the desired children from the list, click on the “Done” button at the bottom of the pop-up window.

Select “Opt Out of Child Tax Credit”

The Child Tax Credit is a tool that allows eligible taxpayers to offset the cost of raising children. The credit can be worth up to $2,000 per qualifying child. If you do not want to receive the Child Tax Credit, you can opt out by selecting the “Opt Out of Child Tax Credit” option on your tax return.

Follow the prompts to complete the process

The next page will ask you to confirm your information and verify your identity. Once you do that, you’ll be taken to a page with a list of options. One of those options will be to “opt out” of the Child Tax Credit. Select that option and follow the prompts to complete the process.

Conclusion

We hope this guide has been helpful in explaining how to opt out of the Child Tax Credit. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes to complete. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.