Child Tax Credit Calculator
Instantly estimate your 2025 or 2026 Child Tax Credit (CTC) amount. This tool helps you determine your eligibility and potential credit based on your income, filing status, and number of qualifying children.
Your Estimated Child Tax Credit
Total Potential Credit: $0
Refundable Portion (ACTC): $0
This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified professional for tax guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To be a qualifying child, the individual must be your son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, brother, sister, or a descendant of any of them. They must be under age 17 at the end of the tax year, not provide more than half of their own financial support, and live with you for more than half the year. They must also be a U.S. citizen, national, or resident alien.
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a non-refundable credit, meaning it can reduce your tax liability to zero, but you don’t get anything back beyond that. The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is the refundable portion of the CTC. This means you can receive it as a refund even if you don’t owe any taxes.
Yes, partially. While the main CTC is non-refundable, you may be eligible for the refundable portion, known as the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). Our calculator estimates this refundable amount for you.