{"id":2533,"date":"2024-11-19T12:32:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:02:19","slug":"child-tax-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/child-tax-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Tax Credit Definition [2024] &amp; Other Family Credits\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2533\" class=\"elementor elementor-2533\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd86005 pbmit-col-stretched-none pbmit-cursor-color-blackish-color pbmit-bg-color-over-image elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd86005\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ee7aa2 pbmit-bg-color-over-image\" data-id=\"7ee7aa2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e7c0b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e7c0b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">The <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20016724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">Child Tax Credit (CTC) <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">continues to be a lifeline for many<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\"> families<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">, helping to ease the burden of rising costs associated with raising kids. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">This blog covers <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">what <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">you need to know about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">, including <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20016724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">how much is child tax credit 2024<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">, who qualifies, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20016724 BCX0\">more.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW20016724 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cdcc75 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"9cdcc75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on 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tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9cdcc75\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__9cdcc75\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__9cdcc75\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52a5da elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"a52a5da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhat is Child Tax Credit? \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c15360d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c15360d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For 2024, <\/span>taxpayers<span data-contrast=\"none\"> eligible for the <\/span>Child Tax Credit in the United States<span data-contrast=\"none\"> can receive up to $2,000 per qualifying child if their income meets specific limits. Of this amount, up to $1,600 may be refundable, even if you owe less to zero tax. You can also claim a refundable portion (<\/span>additional child tax credit<span data-contrast=\"none\">) if you have not used up the full credit, worth up to $1,700.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To qualify for the credit, you need to meet several requirements, especially income limits. The credit starts decreasing when you are a:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">single filer with an adjusted <\/span>gross income<span data-contrast=\"none\"> (AGI) above $200,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">married couple filing jointly with an AGI over $400,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The credit decreases by $50 for every $1,000 above the threshold, so you completely lose eligibility once you earn over $240,000 (for individuals) or $480,000 (for couples).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Debunking the <\/span>$300 direct deposit child tax credit<span data-contrast=\"auto\">: On June this year, news has spread that the <\/span>IRS<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> would resume the $300 direct deposit <\/span>payments<span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is an outdated program part of the <\/span>American Rescue Plan Act<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which ran around the COVID19 pandemic, from July to December 2021. This program no longer exists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-836cf94 pbmit-animation-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"836cf94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-1024x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2544\" alt=\"Child Tax Credit\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea612e elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"5ea612e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWho Qualifies for Child Tax Credit 2024? \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9662bea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9662bea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span>Child Tax Credit<span data-contrast=\"none\"> offers significant financial <\/span>relief<span data-contrast=\"none\"> if you keep meeting the criteria every year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Age<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">The child must be under 17 years old at the end of the tax year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Relationship<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The child must be your biological child, stepchild, adopted child, or a descendant of any of these (such as a grandchild). Additionally, they can also be a foster child placed with you by a government agency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dependent Status<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The child must be claimed as a dependent on your tax return. This requires meeting certain criteria that confirm they rely on you for financial support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Residency<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The child must live with you for more than half of the year. There are some exceptions to temporary absences (like illness or education) that may still allow you to meet this requirement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Financial Support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You must provide more than half of the child&#8217;s total support for the year. This includes expenses such as housing, food, education, and other necessities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Citizenship<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The child must be a US citizen, US national, or a resident alien. This ensures that the credit is available for dependents who are legally recognized in the US.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Income<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. For the tax year 2024, your adjusted gross income (AGI) must be below specific thresholds to qualify for the full credit. The phase-out begins at $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for married couples filing jointly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65fe1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"d65fe1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to Claim the Child Tax Credit \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d333e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d333e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/credits-deductions\/individuals\/child-tax-credit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child Tax Credit<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is claimed via filing tax returns, and the process is relatively straightforward. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use Form 1040 or 1040-SR, Schedule 8812 and indicate the number of qualifying children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensure you have the following documents or information:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Child\u2019s Social Security Number (SSN)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Income Verification <span data-contrast=\"none\">(include W-2s, 1099s, or other relevant documents)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Filing Status\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you missed advance payments, you could still claim full credit when filing your return. Include all relevant details about qualifying children, and the IRS will determine your eligible amount.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><strong>What to Do If Your Claim Is Denied\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your claim for Child Tax Credit is denied, you will be required to repay any amounts you received in error, along with accrued interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additionally, you may need to submit Form 8862, \u2018Information to Claim Certain Credits After Disallowance,\u2019 before being eligible to claim the CTC again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Should the IRS find that your claim was incorrect, you could face a penalty of up to 20% of the amount claimed for the credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e09b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"c9e09b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tCommon Claiming Mistakes to Avoid \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-933ab8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"933ab8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many are unaware of the kinds of mistakes that could delay <\/span>refunds<span data-contrast=\"none\"> or even get their claims denied. Here are some common errors to watch out for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\">Getting Personal Information Wrong<\/span>. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Before hitting send on your tax return, take a moment to review all your entries. Make sure names, Social Security numbers, income figures, and all the other minutia details are all accurate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\">Claiming Ineligible Dependents<\/span>. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sure the kids you are claiming the credits for wholly meet the requirements. This includes age limits and residency rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\">Filing Status Mistakes<\/span>.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Choose the right filing status for your situation. If you get this wrong, it can mess up how your credit is calculated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\">Reporting Income Incorrectly<\/span>. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If it is over the limit for the Child Tax Credit, your claim might get denied.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><b>Using the Wrong Forms. <\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be sure you are using <\/span>Form 1040<span data-contrast=\"none\"> or Form 1040-SR to claim the Child Tax Credit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad0809e elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"ad0809e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h3 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tGeneral Tips for Claiming   \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29fefb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29fefb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><b>Stay Organized<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\">.<\/span> Keep all your documents in order. Having a solid record of your income and any supporting paperwork for your dependents will make things a lot smoother.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><b>File Early<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The sooner you file, the better! Getting your return in early can help speed up your refund.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><b>Check Your Status<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. After you have submitted your return, you can track its status using the IRS\u2019 \u2018Where\u2019s My Refund?\u2019 tool. It\u2019s a great way to catch any potential issues early on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><b>Get Professional Help<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Tax experts can help make the claiming process easier. They can also help you understand your tax and financial position better.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit our relevant article <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/legendfusions.com\/usa\/when-are-taxes-due\/\">When Are Taxes Due 2025?<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to learn more about the key deadlines as a filer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><!-- \/wp:html --><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64a239d elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"64a239d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tOther Tax Credits for Families \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a727def elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a727def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To alleviate <\/span>child poverty<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the government also offers several other tax credits for families, aside from Child Tax Credit:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><strong>Child and Dependent Care Credit\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is designed to assist families with the costs of childcare for children under the age of 13 or care expenses for a spouse or other dependent who is unable to care for themselves. To qualify, the <\/span>heads of households<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> must have incurred these expenses while they are working or actively looking for work. The credit allows families to claim a percentage of the qualifying care expenses paid, which can significantly reduce their tax liability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><strong>Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span>Earned Income Tax Credit<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a beneficial program aimed at low- to moderate-income working individuals and families. It is a refundable credit, meaning that if the credit exceeds the amount of tax owed, the excess will be refunded to the taxpayer who will need to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> file a <\/span>federal income tax return<span data-contrast=\"none\"> for it.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The amount of the EITC depends on income, filing status, and the number of dependents. For working families, this credit can provide a substantial financial boost and incentivize employment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><strong>Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Adoption Credit offers financial support for families who adopt children, helping to offset the costs associated with adoption. This credit can be claimed for qualifying adoption expenses, such as attorney fees and court costs. In addition, many employers offer adoption assistance programs, providing a <\/span>tax-free<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> benefit to employees who are adopting. Families may receive financial help from their employers, further easing the financial burden of adoption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #212c40;\">Education Credits<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Education credits, such as the American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit, can help families cover the costs of higher education. The American Opportunity Credit provides tax benefits for expenses incurred during the first four years of post-secondary education, while the Lifetime Learning Credit can be claimed for qualified tuition and related expenses for students enrolled in eligible educational institutions. These credits can significantly reduce the financial strain of educational expenses, making college more accessible for families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #212c40;\"><strong>Credit for Other Dependents<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Families may also qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents, which is applicable for dependents that do not meet the criteria to be classified as a \u2018qualifying child\u2019 under the Child Tax Credit. This credit offers up to a certain amount per dependent and can apply to older children, relatives, or other individuals who rely on the taxpayer for support. It serves as an essential option for families supporting members that cannot be claimed under the other tax credits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc4831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pbmit_custom_heading\" data-id=\"4fc4831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pbmit_custom_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pbmit-custom-heading \"><h2 class=\"pbmit-element-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tFAQs on Child Tax Credit   \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8924803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"8924803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1431\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1431\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"far fa-eye\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened far fa-eye-slash\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When to expect tax refund with child credit 2024? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1431\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1431\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\">If you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\">have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\"> no<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\"> received your Child Tax Credit refund within <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\">21 days<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\"> of filing, it may be due to the longer processing time for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC). If you filed online and selected direct deposit, you can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\">generally expect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56992591 BCX0\"> your refund by mid-February.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56992591 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1432\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1432\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"far fa-eye\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened far fa-eye-slash\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What if my child turns 17 in 2024? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1432\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1432\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132287944 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132287944 BCX0\">If your child turns 17 in 2024, they will no longer qualify for the Child Tax Credit for that tax year. The credit is available only for children under 17 at the end of the year. However, you can still claim the credit if they were under 17 on December 31, 2023.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW132287944 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1433\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1433\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"far fa-eye\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened far fa-eye-slash\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the Child Tax Credit fully refundable? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1433\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1433\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96054042 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96054042 BCX0\">The CCT is partially refundable. For 2024, you can receive up to $1,600 as a refundable credit if your tax <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW96054042 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96054042 BCX0\">liability<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96054042 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96054042 BCX0\"> is less than the total credit amount. Even if you owe little or no taxes, you can still receive a refund of up to $1,600 based on your qualifying children.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW96054042 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1434\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1434\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"far fa-eye\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened far fa-eye-slash\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Were there advance payments of the Child Tax Credit in 2024? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1434\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1434\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207899067 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207899067 BCX0\">No, there were no advance payments of the Child Tax Credit in 2024. 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Her work focuses on tax advisory, compliance, and planning for individuals, partnerships, and private equity funds. With a deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations, Hira is skilled in identifying tax planning opportunities and reviewing corporate and partnership tax returns to optimize compliance and reduce exposures.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd3409a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-shape-rounded elementor-grid-0 e-grid-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"bd3409a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-linkedin elementor-repeater-item-2e23a96\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hira-asif-1a08a81a1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-linkedin\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Child Tax Credit (CTC) continues to be a lifeline for many families, helping to ease the burden of rising costs associated with raising kids. 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