The Child Tax Credit remains a valuable tax break in 2025 and will continue for 2026: • Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under age 17. • Up to $1,700 may be refundable as part of the Additional Child Tax Credit.
To claim the CTC: • The child must be under age 17 at the end of the year. • The child must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) valid for employment issued before the tax return due date. • The child must be your dependent and must have lived with you more than half the year. • You (and your spouse, if filing jointly) must meet the income requirements (below). • The child cannot file a joint return (except to claim a refund of withheld taxes).
📌 Note: Review eligibility rules carefully, as income thresholds and SSN requirements are strictly enforced.
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