Child Tax Credit Calculator 2026
Estimate your federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) for the 2026 tax year, including the refundable Additional CTC.
FINANCEEstimate the federal Child Tax Credit ($2,000 per qualifying child under 17) and Credit for Other Dependents ($500 per ODC) for 2026. Includes phase-out and refundable Additional CTC.
Phase-out reduces the credit by $50 per $1,000 of AGI above $200K (single/HoH) or $400K (MFJ). The refundable portion (ACTC) is 15% of earned income above $2,500, capped at $1,700/child in 2026. Qualifying children must have an SSN, be a US citizen/resident, live with you over 6 months, and you provide over 50% support.
Child Tax Credit Calculator (2026)
Estimate your federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Credit for Other Dependents (ODC) for the 2026 tax year. CTC is $2,000 per qualifying child under 17; ODC is $500 per other dependent. Phase-out begins at $200,000 (single/HoH) or $400,000 (married filing jointly).
2026 figures projected based on TCJA permanence and IRS inflation indexing. The CTC was temporarily expanded in 2021 ($3,600 for under 6, $3,000 for 6-17, fully refundable) - those expanded rules expired. Future legislation could change CTC amounts. State CTCs (CA, NY, CO, others) may add additional credit. Consult IRS Pub 972 or a tax professional for your specific situation.