The federal child tax credit (CTC) is a key benefit that helps families offset the costs of raising children. For years, data show that the CTC has provided tax relief to millions of households, with ...

Here’s what taxpayers should expect from tax refunds arriving in 2026, including the status of the proposed $2,000 payment ...

A new child tax credit is coming next year, bringing significant changes that will alter how much assistance families receive — and which families can receive it. With his tax and spending package, ...

For many single parents, applying for available federal tax credits and deductions can be a lifeline to support their families each year. The first step begins by selecting the appropriate filing ...

If you welcomed a new baby, adopted a child, or became a stepparent in 2024, your tax return should look different this year. While you may be busy adjusting to life with your new family member, don’t ...

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the GOP's long-anticipated tax cuts and spending package, and it includes changes to the federal child tax credit (CTC). At the centerpiece of the ...

The tax megabill that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 boosted the value of the child tax credit in 2025 to $2,200, up from $2,000. After 2025, the value of the child tax credit will ...

Washington, D.C., will become the first locality with its own child tax credit. An expansion of the federal child tax credit ...

A new budget proposal that would impose new restrictions on the federal Child Tax Credit could eliminate the benefit for millions of U.S. citizens or legally resident children, policy experts have ...

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