Child Tax Credit Question

I'm so close to finishing my taxes I can taste it.

So far, my calculations are resulting in a refund due to the Child Tax Credit.  I was expecting the full $1000 for some reason, but it's coming out to $603, and as far as I can tell, this is due to having a low income (around $7000).

Does that sound right, or should I be able to get the full $1000?  I didn't owe any US taxes, so this is the additional child tax credit that gets refunded to me.

Thanks!

Have you completed the 8965 this year? That might be your difference?

Sounds like you're getting the correct number to me - the refundable/additional child tax credit is limited to 15% of earned income over $3000 (for people with 2 or fewer children).

Awesome, thanks for the help. That's how I understood it as well (the 15%) thing. 

Guya - I am indeed filing the 8965 this year, but how would that affect the schedule 8812? I don't see anything that pulls data from the 8965?

Thanks!