The PATH Act requires the IRS to verify income and identity before a check can be issued.

Millions of parents are filing their taxes right now, and for many families, the process can feel confusing and overwhelming.

Under current law, the maximum child tax credit is $2,000, which will revert to $1,000 after 2025 without action from Congress. Both House and Senate proposals would increase the top credit, but phase ...

The federal child tax credit (CTC) is a key benefit that helps families offset the costs of raising children. For years, data show that the CTC has provided tax relief to millions of households, with ...

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the child tax credit in 2021 in Washington, D.C. Local child tax credits began ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The House bill would increase the maximum per child credit to $2,500 through 2028, at which point it would drop to an estimated $2 ...

The value of the child tax credit in 2025 (for tax returns filed in 2026) is $2,200, up from $2,000 in 2024. Going forward, the value of the child tax credit will be adjusted for inflation each year.