- The ACTC (Additional Child Tax Credit) is for certain individuals who get less than the full amount of the Child Tax Credit. Like the EITC, when filing a 2020 tax return, individuals may be able to use their 2019 earned income to figure the ACTC if their earned income was more in 2019 than in 2020. Again, it is typically better to choose the option that results in the larger credit.
