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Question #1: Is it true that the child tax credit would be reduced if the Bush tax cuts expire?
Yes. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act passed in 2001 doubled the child tax credit form $500 to $1,000. It is set to expire at the end of the year, and unless extended by Congress, would revert back to $500 in 2011.
Question #2: What is the difference between an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and a Social Security Number (SSN)
Taxpayer identification numbers are assigned to individuals that do not qualify for a Social Security number but may need to file a tax return. ITINs are often given to resident aliens living in the United States. While a taxpayer may use his or her social security card as proof to work in the United States, an ITIN does not serve as verification of one’s ability to work in the United States.
