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Only children under 17 years old are eligible for full CTC benefits of $2000.

Child Tax Credit Results

Qualified children (under 17 years)
2 of 2
Maximum credit before phase-out
$4,000
Phase reduction for phase-out
-$0
Non refundable ticket
$600
Refundable deposit
$3,400
Total Credit
$4,000

Come utilizzare Calcolatore Child Tax Credit USA 2025

Select declaration state and insert AGI

Your tax return status determines the phase-out threshold. Single: $200K, joint filers with combined return: $400K.

Insert child number and age

Only children under 17 years old at the end of the year are eligible for full CTC payments of $2,000. Age determines how many they're eligible for.

Insert income from employment

Additional Child Tax Credit (refundable amount) is equal to 15% of earned income above $2,500. Enter income, wages or self-employment income.

Verify credit amount

The calculator shows the non-refundable CTC (reduces payable tax) and refundable ACTC (paid even if you don't owe taxes).

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  • Even low-income families can benefit from ACTC: up to $1,700 refundable per child, regardless of tax debt.
  • In case of shared custody, only one parent can request the CTC for each child every year: coordinate with the other parent.
  • Children with an ITIN may not be eligible for the Child Tax Credit: a child must have a Social Security Number.

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Who qualifies as a qualifying child for CTC?

A qualifying child must: (1) be under age 17 at year-end; (2) be your child, stepchild, foster child, sibling, or descendant; (3) not provide more than half of their own support; (4) have lived with you more than half the year; (5) be a US citizen, national, or resident alien.

What is the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)?

The ACTC is the refundable portion of the CTC. Up to $1,700 per qualifying child in 2025. It equals 15% of your earned income above $2,500, up to the ACTC maximum. This means even if you owe no income tax, you can receive up to $1,700 per child as a refund.

How does the phase-out work?

The CTC phases out by $50 for every $1,000 (or part thereof) of income above the threshold ($200K single, $400K MFJ). So for a single filer with 2 children ($4,000 max credit) at $210K income: 10 units × $50 = $500 reduction, resulting in $3,500 credit.

Is there a credit for children age 17+?

Yes - the Other Dependent Credit (ODC): $500 per dependent who doesn't qualify for the full CTC, including 17+ year old children, college students you claim, and other relatives you support. This credit has the same phase-out thresholds.