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Publication 972 from the IRS provides guidance on the Child Tax Credit for the 2016 tax year. It outlines eligibility requirements, including the definition of a qualifying child, and details on how to claim the credit. The publication also highlights important changes in tax law affecting refunds for those claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), stating that refunds cannot be issued before February 15, 2017. Additionally, it includes instructions for calculating earned income and claiming both the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit.

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When did child tax credit change to 17?

The act is temporary and will expire on Dec. 31, 2025. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 temporarily expanded the child tax credit for the 2021 tax year to $3,600 per child younger than age 6 and $3,000 per child up to age 17.

What is pub 972 child tax credit?

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What was the child tax credit prior to the TCJA?

Prior to TCJA, filers could receive the full credit on a refundable basis, but the credit still phased in at a rate of 15% of earnings over $3,000. TCJA introduced a lower earnings threshold for the refundable CTC, capping it at 15% of earnings above $2,500.

What was the federal child tax credit for 2016?

The child tax credit provides a credit of up to $2,000 per child under age 17. If the credit exceeds taxes owed, families may receive up to $1,600 per child as a refund. Other dependentsincluding children ages 1718 and full-time college students ages 1924can receive a nonrefundable credit of up to $500 each.

How do you claim the $8000 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.

How much is the child tax credit for 2016?

It provides $2,000 in tax relief per qualifying child, with up to $1,600 of that refundable (subject to a refundability threshold, phase-in and phase-out).

Why am I only getting $2000 for child tax credit?

You can get up to $2,000 per child, but the actual amount you receive depends on your modified adjusted gross income and filing status. High earners may receive a reduced credit amount or may not qualify at all.

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