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USA Child Tax Credit Calculator

USA Tools Free Updated 25 Sep 2026
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ⓘ About this tool 🔄 Last updated 25 Sep 2026 ✓ Reviewed by TopToolAI Team

Enter your filing status, number of qualifying children and household income to estimate your Child Tax Credit.

How to use USA Child Tax Credit Calculator

Step-by-step guide to the boxes below. Open it only if you need help.

  1. 1
    Qualifying children Number

    How many children qualify. Usually they are under 17 at the end of the year.

    Example: 2

  2. 2
    Filing status Choose one

    Choose how you file your taxes.

    Choose one: Married filing jointlySingle / Head of household

  3. 3
    Modified AGI ($) Number

    Your modified adjusted gross income. The credit shrinks above a certain limit.

    Example: 150000

  4. 4
    Press “Calculate”

    Click the button under the boxes. If something is missing or not valid, a short message tells you which box to fix.

  5. 5
    Read your result

    You see the child tax credit you may receive. Change any box and try again to compare different numbers.

USA Child Tax Credit Calculator FAQs

Does the credit phase out at higher incomes?
Yes, it reduces gradually above set income thresholds depending on filing status.
Is any of it refundable?
A portion can be refundable depending on your tax liability and income.
What is the Child Tax Credit?
A US federal credit that reduces your tax bill for each qualifying child, with rules on age, income and filing status.
Does income affect the Child Tax Credit?
Yes. The credit is reduced once your income passes certain thresholds, which depend on filing status.

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