Child Tax Credit Calculator 2026
Calculate your 2026 Child Tax Credit — $2,200 per child under 17, up to $1,700 refundable — plus the $500 credit for other dependents, with the income phase-out.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Tax rules change and depend on your situation; check with the tax authority or a tax professional.
How to use
- 1Enter your filing status, income and earned income.
- 2Enter your children under 17 and other dependents.
- 3See the credit, and how much of it can be refunded.
How it's calculated
$2,200 per child under 17 + $500 per other dependent, reduced by $50 per $1,000 of MAGI over $200,000 ($400,000 joint). Up to $1,700 per child is refundable, limited to 15% of earned income over $2,500.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies?
Children under 17 at the end of 2026 with a valid Social Security number who live with you more than half the year. Under the new law, the parent claiming it also needs an SSN.
What if I owe no tax?
You can still get the refundable part — up to $1,700 per child — if you have enough earned income.
Is the credit still $2,000?
No — it rose to $2,200 per child starting in 2025 and is indexed for inflation.