Quick reference — Child Tax Credit (2025 & 2026)
Child Tax Credit — 2025 and 2026 (unchanged year-over-year):
- Maximum credit: $2,200 per qualifying child (under age 17)
- Refundable portion (Additional CTC): up to $1,700 per qualifying child
- Phase-out begins at $200,000 (single) / $400,000 (married filing jointly)
Sources: IRS — Child Tax Credit · Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.05 (2026 — same $2,200 max / $1,700 refundable). Verified May 2026.
Do you know if your child qualifies for the Child Tax Credit?
The Child Tax Credit is an important tax credit that may be worth as much as $1,000 per qualifying child depending upon your income. I’ve created an infographic detailing the important facts you need to know about about this credit and how it may benefit your family.
