Filing Taxes? Save Thousands from Child Tax Credit Now

The child tax credit, often known as the “Kiddie Credit,” is a federal government benefit to assist eligible parents with qualifying dependent children in the United States.

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It was first issued in 1997 and has been greatly expanded as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan.

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Whether you are wondering how much you could get back or if you even qualify for the credit, keep reading!

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What is the Child Tax Credit?

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The child tax credit is a tax break available to parents in the United States.

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It’s a credit rather than a deduction because it reduces taxes paid, not taxable income.

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The child tax credit can be worth up to $3600 per child for 2021 taxes, a significant amount of money you can receive every year to increase your family’s net worth.

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How Much Can I Get for the Child Tax Credit?

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If you are filing your 2021 taxes now, you are in luck. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan raised the credit amount for 2021.

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The government boosted the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to $3,600 for qualifying children under the age of six and $3,000 for other qualifying children under 18.

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Do I Qualify for the Child Tax Credit?

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