Frequently Asked Questions

ClaimCredits is an online platform that provides a simple and reliable US Tax Rebate Calculator to help individuals estimate their rebate eligibility without hassle.

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The calculator is based on publicly available IRS guidelines and formulas. While results are reliable estimates, actual rebates depend on official IRS assessments.

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ClaimCredits is authored and managed by Anwar Hashmi, an experienced journalist and the Chief Editor at Aavaz.in.

A Dependent Care FSA is a pre-tax account through an employer that reduces your taxable income. The Child and Dependent Care Credit (CDCC) is a tax credit claimed on your tax return that reduces your final tax bill. For a full breakdown, see our FSA vs. Dependent Care Credit guide.

Yes. It is one of the most commonly overlooked credits for extension filers. To learn how to claim it correctly, read our Last-Minute Guide for Tax Extension Filers.

Generally, only the custodial parent—the parent with whom the child lives for more than half the year—is eligible to claim the credit. Learn more in our guide for co-parents.

For the 2025 tax year, the maximum Adoption Tax Credit is $17,280 per eligible child. It is non-refundable, but unused amounts can be carried forward for five years. Estimate your credit with our Adoption Tax Credit Calculator.

Qualified adoption expenses are reasonable and necessary costs directly related to a legal adoption, such as adoption fees, court costs, and attorney fees.

It is generally non-refundable. However, new legislation has made a portion of the credit refundable for the 2025 tax year.

The Child Tax Credit begins to phase out for taxpayers with a MAGI over $400,000 for those married filing jointly and over $200,000 for other filers. See how your income affects your credit with the Child Tax Credit Calculator.

A qualifying child for the Child Tax Credit must be under age 17 at the end of the tax year and meet several other dependency requirements.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is the total credit. The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) is the refundable portion, meaning you can receive it back as a refund even if you owe no taxes.

A tax deduction reduces your taxable income. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your final tax bill, making it more valuable. Discover more in our guide to overlooked tax credits.

The most common mistake is thinking an extension to file is also an extension to pay. Your tax payment is still due on April 15th. Learn how to avoid this in our guide to the 5 Costly Mistakes Tax Extension Filers Make.

Yes, but many popular energy credits are set to expire earlier than expected. For a full breakdown, read our guide on expiring energy credits.