Child Tax Credit: who qualifies and how much it's worth
Tax breaks and money By National Tax Block · Oct 31, 2026
To claim the Child Tax Credit, the child must be under 17 at year end, have a valid Social Security number, live with you for more than half the year, and be your dependent. The credit phases out at higher incomes.
Part of the credit may be refundable even if you owe no tax.
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