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In 2026, there are some changes to the credits related to families and children, most notably the Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. These credits include a phase-out structure based on certain income thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE CHILD TAX CREDIT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For 2026, the amount is $2,200 per qualifying child. In the future, under OBBBA, the credit amount will be adjusted annually for inflation. The credit phases out for higher- income taxpayers, starting at $400,000 for couples filing jointly and $200,000 for single filers. The phase-out reduces the credit amount by 5% for every dollar earned above these thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

OBBBA introduced two key changes to the Child Dependent Care Tax Credit that take effect in 2026. The tax credit calculation increased from 35% to 50% of qualifying dependent care expenses. Also, there’s a new phase-out structure with two tiers based on adjusted gross income (AGI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first tier, the credit percentage is reduced by 1% for each $2,000 of AGI over $15,000. The rate cannot be reduced below 35% in this phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second tier, for AGIs above $75,000 ($150,000 for joint filers), the percentage is further reduced by 1% for each $2,000 ($4,000 for joint filers) over that threshold. The floor remains at 20%. The qualifying dependent care expense cap remains $3,000 for one child and $6,000 for two or more dependents<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In 2026, there are some changes to the credits related to families and children, most notably the Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. These credits include a phase-out structure based on certain income thresholds. THE CHILD TAX CREDIT For 2026, the amount is $2,200 per qualifying child. In the future, … <\/p>\n

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