How much Child Tax Credit can I claim for 2026 or 2027 planning?
Use this Child Tax Credit calculator to estimate your total credit, refundable portion, nonrefundable portion, and phaseout reduction for 2025, 2026, or 2027 planning. Enter AGI, earned income, filing status, and dependent counts.
Child Tax Credit calculator
Quick answer
The Child Tax Credit depends on qualifying children, other dependents, earned income, filing status, and AGI phaseouts. The calculator estimates total credit and separates refundable from nonrefundable amounts.
Also answers
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Good fit when
- Families estimating refund impact from dependents
- Checking phaseout risk at higher income
- Separating Child Tax Credit from Credit for Other Dependents
Have ready
- Tax year and filing status
- AGI and earned income
- Qualifying children and other dependents
Result you get
Estimated total credit, refundable amount, nonrefundable amount, and phaseout reduction.
How this calculation works
- Calculates the base credit using qualifying children and other dependents.
- Applies IRS income phaseout thresholds for the selected filing status.
- Limits the refundable portion based on earned income and per‑child caps.
Common mistakes and caveats
- Eligibility for dependents follows IRS tests and may change outcomes.
- Additional rules apply for multi‑year residency or amended returns.
- IRS thresholds can change; verify with official guidance.
FAQ
Does the Child Tax Credit reduce my tax bill directly?
Yes. The credit reduces tax liability, and part may be refundable if you qualify.
What counts as a qualifying child?
Eligibility depends on age, relationship, residency, and support tests under IRS rules.
Last updated & sources
Last updated June 4, 2026.
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