If You Claim Child Tax Credit

As Tax Season 2025 Kicks Off, Should You Wait to Claim the Child Tax Credit?
The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27, but if you want to claim the child tax credit, you might be waiting awhile for your refund.
Official: This is the amount per child you can receive in February from the Child Tax Credit
American families can get a significant cash boost by claiming the Child Tax Credit in their federal tax return for 2024.
Many don't know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
The federal earned income tax credit celebrates 50th anniversary. Yet, IRS estimates one in five eligible taxpayers miss out on claiming the credit.
Be Sure to Claim All Your Tax Credits to Get the Largest Tax Refund Possible
Nonrefundable tax credits can only be used against taxes that you owe -- once your tax bill hits $0, you don't get the additional money. Fully refundable tax credits are just the opposite -- if your refundable tax credits are more than the income taxes that you owe, you will receive the extra amount back in a tax refund.
When to expect your tax refund in 2025: Some refunds will take longer
But don’t count on a specific date: The IRS warns taxpayers not to rely on receiving their refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills as some credits prompt longer waits for refunds. Holidays and weekends can delay processing, too.
Child Tax Credit: What to Expect When Your Child Ages Out
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been a staple in American families, helping them finance the expenses of having a child. But what happens when your child finally reaches the doors of adulthood? As your child grows older,
If You Claim the Child Tax Credit, When Is the Earliest You Could Get Your Tax Refund?
The child tax credit provides big benefits for families with children, but you may have to wait a bit longer for your tax refund.
Form 1040, what do you need to know to obtain the Child Tax Credit?
The IRS has announced a one-time financial support of $1,700 for eligible families through the Child Tax Credit (CTC). This initiative aims to ease the tax burden for 2024 while promoting child development and family stability.
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Child tax credit: Everything you need to know for the 2024 tax year
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Illinois taxpayers may be eligible for new and existing tax credits
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Child tax credits, tax increases, full school funding: DeWine unveils $61B budget proposal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine kicked off the state's biannual budget process Monday with a proposed 2026-2027 operating budget package that would cost the state $61 billion, about $25 billion less than the ...