Child tax credit 2025

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The document is Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) from the IRS, which outlines the process for claiming the Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents for the tax year 2021. It includes instructions on how to calculate credits based on qualifying children and dependents, as well as specific lines to fill out based on income and filing status. The form also addresses advance child tax credit payments and additional tax considerations.

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Click 'Get Form' to open Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) in the editor.
Begin by entering your social security number and the names shown on your return at the top of the form.
In Part I-A, enter the amount from line 11 of your Form 1040, along with any applicable income exclusions from Puerto Rico.
Count and enter the number of qualifying children under age 18 with valid social security numbers in line 4a. If any are under age 6, note that in line 4b.
Complete lines regarding other dependents and calculate your credits based on provided instructions.
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Did the IRS go up to $4,000 per child in 2025?

The Child Tax Credit can be worth up to $2,000 per qualifying child for the 2024 tax year and up to $2,200 for 2025. However, the maximum credit can be reduced if your modified adjusted gross income is above a certain amount.

Who gets the $3,000 tax refund?

This refund size typically goes to taxpayers who: Filed early in 2025 using e-file. Opted for direct deposit. Claimed Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), or education credits.

What is the federal Child Tax Credit right now?

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA; P.L. 117-2) expanded the child tax credit for tax year 2021 only. The law raised the maximum value of the credit in 2021 to $3,600 per child age 0-5 and $3,000 for other qualifying children.

How to claim $3600 Child Tax Credit?

You can claim the Child Tax Credit by entering your children and other dependents on Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and attaching a completed Schedule 8812, Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents.

What is the new $3600 Child Tax Credit?

In 2021, that credit was expanded to give families up to $3,600, much of it in the form of monthly checks, instead of an annual lump sum. The 2021 expansion allowed the poorest families in the country, those who dont file income taxes, to access the child tax credit for the first time in its history.

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Who qualifies for the $3600 Child Tax Credit?

Families must have at least one qualifying child under 6 years old at the end of the tax year, must file a California state tax return, and meet the requirements of the CalEITC. Taxpayers do not need to have earned income to be eligible however, you must otherwise meet CalEITC and YCTC requirements.