Who Can Claim Child Tax Credit If Divorced?

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Whoever claimed the dependent on their 2019 taxes should have received the stimulus checks, also known as economic impact payments (EIP). However, the spouse who claims the child on a 2020 tax return may also be able to claim both of the additional stimulus payments ($500 for EIP1 and $600 for EIP2) via the Recovery Rebate Credit(RRC).

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