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Form 14815A: Supporting Documents to Prove the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) for 2021
IRS Form 14815‑A is the Supporting Documents package used to prove eligibility for the 2021 Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents. Taxpayers must include copies of IDs, residency, relationship, support, disability or student records, and must not send originals.
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IRS Form 14815A - Supporting Documents to Prove the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) for 2021
IRS Form 14815‑A is the Supporting Documents package used to prove eligibility for the 2021 Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents. Taxpayers must include copies of IDs, residency, relationship, support, disability or student records, and must not send originals.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Sending an original document instead of a copy can cause the credit to be denied.
- 2Submitting original documents rather than copies
- 3Omitting an English translation for non‑English documents
- 4Including the dependent’s SSN when the dependent was born in the United States
- 5Failing to provide residency proof for dependents with an ITIN or ATIN
Plain English
This form lets you send the IRS proof that each child or other dependent qualifies for the 2021 credit. You attach copies of identification, proof of U.S. presence, relationship evidence, residency, support details, and, if needed, disability or student records. No original documents are sent. All non‑English papers need an English translation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: 2021-06-28 22:10:31
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you need to submit supporting documents to prove eligibility for the 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Credit for Other Dependents (ODC).
- Do not use it when you are not claiming the 2021 Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents.
- Check Form 8332 instead when you need to release or revoke a claim to exemption for a child by the custodial parent.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Divorced or separated parents need to document who can claim the child
Establishes the release of exemption claim for the custodial parent
✓ Confirm the form is signed and covers the tax year examined
Non‑custodial parent wants to claim the dependent
Provides legal authority to claim the exemption
✓ Verify the release is in effect for the year examined
Custodial parent revokes a prior release of exemption claim
Indicates the exemption claim is no longer released
✓ Ensure the revocation is dated for the year examined
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Taxpayer identification number
Dependent's Social Security card (if SSN) or ITIN/ATIN (if issued) · Social Security Administration records or IRS ITIN notice
U.S. citizen, national or resident proof
Documents showing presence in the U.S. (lease, school records, medical records, etc.) · Rental lease, school enrollment records, government benefit statements
Relationship documentation
Birth certificate, birth/marriage certificates, adoption decree, foster placement proof · Vital records, adoption court order
Residency documents
Lease or mortgage statements, school/child‑care records, Form 8332, divorce decree, custody order · Property lease, Form 8332, court orders
Support documentation
Estimates of total support paid, breakdown by source, written declarations from others · Utility bills, receipts, written statements
Disabled dependent proof
Documentation proving permanent total disability · Medical records, physician statement
Student status proof
School records showing full‑time enrollment for at least five months · School transcript, enrollment verification
Before you submit
- 1Verify the form edition reads June 2021.
- 2Enter the taxpayer’s name and identification number accurately.
- 3Attach English translations for any non‑English documents, including translator’s name, address, and telephone number.
- 4Provide a copy of each dependent’s Social Security card unless the dependent was born in the United States.
- 5Submit residency evidence only for dependents with an ITIN, ATIN, or a Social Security card marked “Not Valid for Employment” or “Valid for Work Only With DHS Authorization.”
- 6Include relationship documents such as birth certificates, adoption decrees, or foster placement proof for each dependent.
- 7Attach support estimates and written declarations from others contributing support.
- 8Provide disability documentation for dependents over 18 who are permanently and totally disabled.
- 9Include school records proving full‑time student status for eligible dependents.
- 10Sign the form where required and keep a copy for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Gather all required documents for each dependent.
- 2Complete Form 14815‑A, entering the taxpayer’s name and identification number.
- 3Attach copies of IDs, residency, relationship, support, disability, and student records as applicable.
- 4Include English translations for any non‑English documents with translator details.
- 5Review the package for completeness and correct signatures.
- 6Mail the assembled package to the IRS address indicated in the instructions.
- 7Retain a copy of the submitted form and supporting documents as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Do not send the dependent’s Social Security card if the dependent was born in the United States
- 2Do not send proof of an ITIN or ATIN for a dependent who was issued one
- 3Do not send support documents if the dependent was under age 18 at year‑end and lived with you for more than half the year
- 4Do not send support documents if the dependent was under age 18 at year‑end and lived with someone who signed Form 8332 for more than half the year
- 5Only send disability documentation for dependents over age 18 who are permanently and totally disabled
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General Info
2 items
Full legal name and taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN).
Current mailing address.
Details
2 items
Complete all applicable sections of this form according to the official IRS instructions.
Enter the relevant dollar amount if this form involves tax calculation.
Certification
1 items
Read and acknowledge any certifications required by this form.
Signatures
1 items
Sign and date. Unsigned forms cannot be processed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 14815‑A is the June 2021 edition (revision 06/21). The source does not indicate a later version or any changes.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows June 2021 revision (06/21).
- Catalog number — confirm it reads 37169E.
- Fee — Not stated in the official source.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source.
- Signature — Not stated in the official source.
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After you file
- 1Retain copies of all submitted documents and the completed Form 14815‑A for at least three years
- 2Store English translations with the translator’s name, address, and telephone number for future reference
- 3Monitor mail for a written acknowledgment from the IRS confirming receipt of the supporting documents
- 4If the IRS requests additional information, respond promptly with the requested items
- 5Correct any submission errors by submitting a revised Form 14815‑A with a cover letter explaining the changes
- 6Keep a log of the dates you mailed the package and any IRS correspondence received
Sources
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not send the dependent’s Social Security card if the dependent was born in the United States
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not send proof of an ITIN or ATIN if the dependent was issued one
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not send support documents if the dependent was under age 18 and lived with you for more than half the year
- SRCForm p.1 — Do not send support documents if the dependent was under age 18 and lived with someone who signed Form 8332 for more than half the year
- SRCForm p.2 — Send disability documentation only for dependents over age 18 who are permanently and totally disabled
- SRCForm p.2 — Send student records only for dependents over age 18 who were full‑time students
- SRCForm p.2 — Refer to Publication 501 for definitions of disabled and student status
- SRCForm p.2 — Refer to Publication 519 for Substantial Presence Test for non‑U.S. resident alien dependents
Common confusion points
Do I need to include my dependent’s SSN card?
I think all dependents require an SSN card.
→ Verify the dependent was not born in the U.S.; if born in the U.S., no SSN card is required
Should I send the ITIN proof for my non‑U.S. citizen dependent?
The form asks for identification documents.
→ Do not send ITIN or ATIN proof; the source says it is not required
Do I have to provide support documents for a child under 18?
The checklist lists support documents for every dependent.
→ Skip support documents if the child lived with you (or a Form 8332 signer) for more than half the year
Is a translation needed for a foreign‑language school record?
I’m unsure if translations are mandatory.
→ Include a true and accurate English translation with translator’s contact info, otherwise the item may be disallowed
What if my dependent is a full‑time student but under 18?
The student section seems to apply to all students.
→ Student documentation is required only for dependents over age 18 who are full‑time students
Do I need to send residency proof for a dependent born in the U.S.?
The form asks for residency documents for each dependent.
→ No residency documents are needed for dependents born in the United States
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After
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⚠ If something goes wrong
- Publication 519 – U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens, referenced for the Substantial Presence Test for non‑U.S. resident alien dependents
Questions about IRS Form 14815A
What is IRS Form 14815A used for?
This form lets you send the IRS proof that each child or other dependent qualifies for the 2021 credit. You attach copies of identification, proof of U.S. presence, relationship evidence, residency, support details, and, if needed, disability or student records. No original documents are sent. All non‑English papers need an English translation.
Who must file IRS Form 14815A?
The taxpayer claiming the Child Tax Credit or Credit for Other Dependents for 2021 files IRS Form 14815‑A.
What information does IRS Form 14815A require?
It collects the taxpayer’s name and identification number and, for each dependent, copies of the dependent’s ID, citizenship or residency proof, relationship documents, residency evidence, support calculations, and, when applicable, disability or full‑time student records.
How do I complete IRS Form 14815A?
Enter the taxpayer’s name and identification number at the top of the form. For each dependent, attach copies of the documents listed in items 1 through 7, providing an English translation for any foreign‑language material. Verify that only copies, not originals, are included. Sign the form and submit it with the supporting copies.
What happens if IRS Form 14815A is filed incorrectly?
If required translations or documents are missing, the IRS may disallow the item and deny the credit.
Do I need to include my dependent’s SSN card?
I think all dependents require an SSN card. Verify the dependent was not born in the U.S.; if born in the U.S., no SSN card is required
Should I send the ITIN proof for my non‑U.S. citizen dependent?
The form asks for identification documents. Do not send ITIN or ATIN proof; the source says it is not required
Do I have to provide support documents for a child under 18?
The checklist lists support documents for every dependent. Skip support documents if the child lived with you (or a Form 8332 signer) for more than half the year
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