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The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides the largest Child Tax Credit ever and historic relief to the most working families ever – and as of July 15^th, most families are automatically receiving monthly payments of $250 or $300 per child without having to take any action. The Child Tax Credit will help all families succeed.

The American Rescue Plan increased the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 per child to $3,000 per child for children over the age of six and from $2,000 to $3,600 for children under the age of six, and raised the age limit from 16 to 17. All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent (also called Head of Household).

Major tax relief for nearly

all working families:

$3,000 to $3,600 per child for nearly all working families

The Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan provides the largest child tax credit ever and historic relief to the most working families ever.

Automatic monthly payments for nearly all working families

If you’ve filed tax returns for 2019 or 2020, or if you signed up to receive a stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service, you will get this tax relief automatically. You do not need to sign up or take any action.

President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda calls for extending this tax relief for years and years

The new Child Tax Credit enacted in the American Rescue Plan is only for 2021. That is why President Biden strongly believes that we should extend the new Child Tax Credit for years and years to come. That’s what he proposes in his Build Back Better Agenda.

Easy sign up for low-income families to reduce child poverty

If you don’t make enough to be required to file taxes, you can still get benefits.

The Administration collaborated with a non-profit, Code for America, who created a non-filer sign-up tool that is easy to use on a mobile phone and also available in Spanish. The deadline to sign up for monthly Child Tax Credit payments this year was November 15. If you are eligible for the Child Tax Credit but did not sign up for monthly payments by the November 15 deadline, you can still claim the full credit of up to $3,600 per child by filing your taxes next year.

See how the Child Tax Credit works for families like yours:

Jamie
- Occupation: Teacher
- Income: $55,000
- Filing Status: Head of Household (Single Parent)
- Dependents: 3 children over age 6
Jamie
Jamie filed a tax return this year claiming 3 children and will receive part of her payment now to help her pay for the expenses of raising her kids. She’ll receive the rest next spring.
- Total Child Tax Credit: increased to $9,000 from $6,000 thanks to the American Rescue Plan ($3,000 for each child over age 6).
- Receives $4,500 in 6 monthly installments of $750 between July and December.
- Receives $4,500 after filing tax return next year.
Sam & Lee
- Occupation: Bus Driver and Electrician
- Income: $100,000
- Filing Status: Married
- Dependents: 2 children under age 6
Sam & Lee
Sam & Lee filed a tax return this year claiming 2 children and will receive part of their payment now to help her pay for the expenses of raising their kids. They’ll receive the rest next spring.
- Total Child Tax Credit: increased to $7,200 from $4,000 thanks to the American Rescue Plan ($3,600 for each child under age 6).
- Receives $3,600 in 6 monthly installments of $600 between July and December.
- Receives $3,600 after filing tax return next year.
Alex & Casey
- Occupation: Lawyer and Hospital Administrator
- Income: $350,000
- Filing Status: Married
- Dependents: 2 children over age 6
Alex & Casey
Alex & Casey filed a tax return this year claiming 2 children and will receive part of their payment now to help them pay for the expenses of raising their kids. They’ll receive the rest next spring.
- Total Child Tax Credit: $4,000. Their credit did not increase because their income is too high ($2,000 for each child over age 6).
- Receives $2,000 in 6 monthly installments of $333 between July and December.
- Receives $2,000 after filing tax return next year.
Tim & Theresa
- Occupation: Home Health Aide and part-time Grocery Clerk
- Income: $24,000
- Filing Status: Do not file taxes; their income means they are not required to file
- Dependents: 1 child under age 6
Tim & Theresa
Tim and Theresa chose not to file a tax return as their income did not require them to do so. As a result, they did not receive payments automatically, but if they signed up by the November 15 deadline, they will receive part of their payment this year to help them pay for the expenses of raising their child. They’ll receive the rest next spring when they file taxes. If Tim and Theresa did not sign up by the November 15 deadline, they can still claim the full Child Tax Credit by filing their taxes next year.
- Total Child Tax Credit: increased to $3,600 from $1,400 thanks to the American Rescue Plan ($3,600 for their child under age 6). If they signed up by July:
- Received $1,800 in 6 monthly installments of $300 between July and December.
- Receives $1,800 next spring when they file taxes.
- Automatically enrolled for a third-round stimulus check of $4,200, and up to $4,700 by claiming the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit.

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The child tax credit is a federal tax benefit that plays an important role in providing financial support for American taxpayers with children. For the 2022 tax year, people with kids under the age of 17 may be eligible to claim a tax credit of up to $2,000 per qualifying dependent, and $1,500 of that credit may be refundable.

We’ll cover who qualifies, how to claim it and how much you might receive per child.

What is the child tax credit?

The child tax credit, commonly referred to as the CTC, is a tax credit available to taxpayers with dependent children under the age of 17. In order to claim the credit when you file your taxes, you have to prove to the IRS that you and your child meet specific criteria.

You’ll also need to show that your income falls beneath a certain threshold because the credit phases out in increments after a certain limit is hit. If your modified adjusted gross income exceeds the ceiling, the credit amount you get may be smaller, or you may be deemed ineligible altogether.

Who qualifies for the child tax credit?

Taxpayers can claim the child tax credit for the 2022 tax year when they file their tax returns in 2023. Determining your eligibility for the credit begins with understanding which children qualify and what other criteria you need to be mindful of.

Generally, there are seven “tests” you and your qualifying child need to pass.

Age: Your child must have been under the age of 17 at the end of 2022.
Relationship: The child you’re claiming must be your son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, stepbrother, stepsister or a descendant of any of those people (e. g., a grandchild, niece or nephew).
Dependent status: You must be able to properly claim the child as a dependent. The child also cannot file a joint tax return, unless they file it to claim a refund of withheld income taxes or estimated taxes paid.
Residency: The child you’re claiming must have lived with you for at least half the year (there are some exceptions to this rule).
Financial support: You must have provided at least half of the child’s support during the last year. In other words, if your qualified child financially supported themselves for more than six months, they’re likely considered not qualified.
Citizenship: Per the IRS, your child must be a "U.S. citizen, U.S. national or U.S. resident alien," and must hold a valid Social Security number.
Income: Parents or caregivers claiming the credit also typically can’t exceed certain income requirements. Depending on how much your income exceeds that threshold, the credit gets incrementally reduced until it is eliminated.

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If your child or a relative you care for doesn't quite meet the criteria for the CTC but you are able to claim them as a dependent, you may be eligible for a $500 nonrefundable credit called the "credit for other dependents." Check the IRS website for more information.

How to calculate the child tax credit

For the 2022 tax year, the CTC is worth $2,000 per qualifying dependent child if your modified adjusted gross income is $400,000 or below (married filing jointly) or $200,000 or below (all other filers). If your MAGI exceeds those limits, your credit amount will be reduced by $50 for each $1,000 of income exceeding the threshold until it is eliminated.

The CTC is also partially refundable; that is, it can reduce your tax bill on a dollar-for-dollar basis, and you might be able to apply for a tax refund of up to $1,500 for anything left over. This partially refundable portion is called the “additional child tax credit” by the IRS.

How to claim the credit

You can claim the child tax credit on your Form 1040 or 1040-SR. You’ll also need to fill out Schedule 8812 (“Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents”), which is submitted alongside your 1040. This schedule will help you to figure your child tax credit amount, and if applicable, how much of the partial refund you may be able to claim.

Most quality tax software guides you through claiming the child tax credit with a series of interview questions, simplifying the process and even auto-filling the forms on your behalf. If your income falls below a certain threshold, you might also be able to get free tax software through IRS’ Free File.

A word of warning: In the eyes of the IRS, you’re ultimately responsible for all information you submit, even if someone else prepares your return.

🤓Nerdy Tip

If you applied for the additional child tax credit, by law the IRS cannot release your refund before mid-February.

Consequences of a CTC-related error

An error on your tax form can mean delays on your refund or on the CTC part of your refund. In some cases, it can also mean the IRS could deny the entire credit.

If the IRS denies your CTC claim:

You must pay back any CTC amount you’ve been paid in error, plus interest.
You might need to file Form 8862, "Information To Claim Certain Credits After Disallowance," before you can claim the CTC again.
If the IRS determines that your claim for the credit is erroneous, you may be on the hook for a penalty of up to 20% of the credit amount claimed.

State child tax credits

In addition to the federal child tax credit, a few states, including California, New York and Massachusetts, also offer their own state-level CTCs that you may be able to claim when filing your state return. Visit your state's department of taxation website for more details.

History of the CTC

Like other tax credits, the CTC has seen its share of changes throughout the years. In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, established specific parameters for claiming the credit that will be effective from the 2018 through 2025 tax years. However, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the coronavirus relief bill) temporarily modified the credit for the 2021 tax year, which has caused some confusion as to which changes are permanent.

Here's a brief timeline of its history.

1997: First introduced as a $500 nonrefundable credit by the Taxpayer Relief Act.
2001: Credit increased to $1,000 per dependent and made partially refundable by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act.
2017: The TCJA made several changes to the credit, effective from 2018 through 2025. This included increasing the credit ceiling to $2,000 per dependent, establishing a new income threshold to qualify and ensuring that the partially refundable portion of the credit gets adjusted for inflation each tax year.
2021: The American Rescue Plan Act made several temporary modifications to the credit for the 2021 tax year only. This included expanding the credit to a maximum of $3,600 per qualifying child, allowing 17-year-olds to qualify, and making the credit fully refundable. And for the first time in U.S. history, many taxpayers also received half of the credit as advance monthly payments from July through December 2021.
2022–2025: The 2021 ARPA enhancements ended, and the credit will revert back to the rules established by the TCJA — including the $2,000 cap for each qualifying child.

Frequently asked questions

1. Does the CTC include advanced payments this year?

The American Rescue Plan Act made several temporary modifications to the credit for tax year 2021, including issuing a set of advance payments from July through December 2021. This enhancement has not been carried over for this tax year as of this writing.

2. I had a baby in 2022. Am I eligible for the CTC?

Yes. You'll likely need to make sure your child has a Social Security number before you apply, though.

3. Is the child tax credit taxable?

No. It is a partially refundable tax credit. This means that it can lower your tax bill by the credit amount, and if you have no liability, you may be able to get a portion of the credit back in the form of a refund.

4. Is the child tax credit the same thing as the child and dependent care credit?

No. This is another type of tax benefit for taxpayers with children or qualifying dependents. It covers a percentage of expenses you made for care — such as day care, certain types of camp or babysitters — so that you can work or look for work. The IRS has more details here.

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Germany: How to save a lot of money on taxes in the new year

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The Bundestag passed the law on annual taxation. Tax breaks, increased tax-free benefits and similar measures should make life easier for taxpayers by 3.16 billion euros next year and by about 6.9billion euros by 2026. That's what the law says.

What happens to the allowance for working from home?

The flat rate for the home office, introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be increased from five to six euros per day. This is combined with the home office flat rate on the tax return to be six euros per day (previously five). It can also be requested for up to 210 days (previously 120 days). Thus, the maximum amount that can be declared for taxation is increased to 1260 euros.

The home office allowance introduced during the pandemic will be canceled and increased from five to six euros per day. As a result, the daily fixed rate will be six euros (previously five). It can also be claimed within 210 days (previously 120 days). Thus, the maximum amount that can be claimed for tax purposes is increased to EUR 1,260.

The requirement for a home office to take advantage of the flat rate has also been relaxed. The tax deduction is now possible regardless of whether the activity takes place in a work nook or home office, and regardless of whether another workplace exists, such as in a company office.

What amounts of taxes and benefits will be increased?

The tax benefit on capital income will increase. In the future, single people will be exempt from income tax on income from interest and dividends up to 1,000 euros, and married couples up to 2,000 euros. So far, the so-called lump sum for savers has been 801 and 1,602 euros. In addition, the fixed employee allowance for income-related promotional expenses will increase from €1,200 to €1,230, while the single parent allowance will increase by €252.

The education allowance for adult children who study and no longer live in their parent's home will also be increased from 924 euros to 1,200 euros.

What will happen to the pension?

Starting next year, the cost of old age benefits will be fully deductible from the tax base - to avoid double taxation. Previously, such an innovation was envisaged only from 2025. In addition, the supplement to the basic pension will be tax-exempt retroactively from 1 January 2021.

When can new residential buildings be depreciated?

Depreciation of new residential buildings is accelerating - thus, all buildings are usually depreciated within 33 years. This measure will be applied already to houses put into operation starting from January. To this end, the so-called linear depreciation rate for depreciation of residential buildings will be increased from two to three percent.

Special depreciation will continue in the rental sector, but it will be linked to climate-friendly construction. 5% of production costs can be deducted from the tax within four years if the very high standard of an energy efficient house 40 is maintained and the construction cost does not exceed 4,800 euros per square meter.

How can an excess profit tax help in the energy crisis?

Oil and gas, coal and refining companies must contribute to the energy crisis limited to fiscal 2022 and 2023. This implements the EU requirement. Income exceeding the average by 20% compared to previous years is taxed at a rate of 33%. The revenue, estimated at between one and three billion euros, is intended to finance lower electricity prices for consumers.

Can the savings from the slowdown in gas prices be maintained?

In the case of individuals with higher incomes, part of the assistance provided under the emergency relief in December and the slowdown in gas and heating prices will be collected again. This should only apply to those taxpayers who also continue to pay the solidarity surcharge. For them, taxable income will increase by the amount of the benefit.

This measure is considered as social compensation, since people with higher incomes are less dependent on benefits. It is expected that the revenue will be about 850 million euros. It is also planned to make a single tax rate on the price of electricity for pension recipients

Can you save money using renewable energy?

Revenues from small solar systems are retroactively exempt from taxes from the beginning of 2022. From 2023, the 19% sales tax will not apply to the purchase and installation of photovoltaic systems up to 30 kilowatts and energy storage systems. This is intended to facilitate the transition to solar energy in private homes.

However, at the request of the federal states, the tax benefits are not limited to solar systems on residential buildings. Photovoltaic systems up to 15 kilowatts on buildings primarily used for business purposes are also eligible.

Will the heirs have to pay more?

The transfer of real estate - for example, through gifts and inheritance - can become more expensive. Changes to the Valuation Law could mean that from the beginning of 2023 the taxable value of real estate must be increased. The goal is an appraisal close to market value. As a result, inheritance tax, gift tax and land transfer tax can go up.

How should climate money be paid in the future?

For the first time, a direct payment channel will be created for the possibility of receiving state aid using a tax identification number. To do this, the tax ID must be linked to a saved bank account earmarked for future government benefits such as climate money, one-time crisis payments, or emergency relief in the event of natural disasters.

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