Child Tax Credit 2025 – How Much Will You Receive in Tax Refunds for Each Child?

The CTC is one of the most important assistance programs for families across the United States. As per the IRS, the CTC for 2025 will be at par with last year’s level; thus, there are no changes for eligibility or for the payment values. In this piece, we cover everything that you need to know about CTC in 2025.

Table of Contents

1 Eligibility
2 CTC Amount
3 How to Claim
4 Refund Timeline
5 FAQs

Eligibility

The Child Tax Credit is available only to those who meet certain income, relationship, residency, and support qualifications. The following are the main criteria that must be met:

Age: The child must be under, but not including, the age of 17 on the last day of the tax year.
Relationship: The child must be your own child, a stepchild, foster child, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, or one of the stepsiblings in relation to you, and the child of any of these is also considered. (An offspring could also be a grandchild, niece, or nephew.)
Dependent Status: Again, you must claim the child as a dependent, and they cannot file a joint tax return except for the purpose of claiming a refund.

Residency: Child must have lived with the taxpayer one-half of the year for that one or two exceptions.
Financial Support: Generally speaking, a contributor must supply more than 50% of that child’s support during the year.
Citizenship: Furthermore, the child must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien, with a valid Social Security number.
Income Limits: For eligibility, the income limit remains $400,000 for married couples filing jointly and $200,000 for all other filers.

CTC Amount

The Child Tax Credit provides financial assistance to eligible families in the form of tax reductions.
Category Amount
Maximum Credit Per Child $2,000
Refundable Portion $1,700
This means that while the total credit per child is $2,000, only up to $1,700 can be refunded if it exceeds the taxpayer’s total tax liability.

How to Claim

Taxpayers can claim the Child Tax Credit when they file their annual tax returns. Here’s how:
File Your Tax Return: The IRS allows electronic filing, which speeds up processing and refund delivery.
Provide Child’s Information: Include details such as the child’s Social Security number and residency proof.
Meet the Income Requirements: Make sure your income is at the qualifying level.
Make Sure to Submit Ahead of Time: Tax season starts on January 27, 2025, and the tax filing deadline is on April 15, 2025.

Refund Timeline

Once you file your tax return electronically, the IRS will process the refund in a maximum of 21 days. Taxpayers can track their refund status online using the IRS tool.

The Child Tax Credit continues to be a crucial financial support system for families across the country. By knowing eligibility and filing requirements, parents can maximize their benefits and receive timely assistance for their children’s needs.

FAQs