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THE TAX CODE

Child Tax Credit

Overview

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) helps qualifying parents with children under the age of 17 offset the cost of everyday household expenses.

CTC is designed to ensure that the tax code reflects the fact that families have more expenses and less disposable income than individuals and couples with the same income who don’t have children. Parents can use this credit for any expense, even those unrelated to the cost of raising children.

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FFYF Capsule Collection: Tax Policy and Child Care

October 29, 2024

Millions of American families today are struggling to find the affordable, reliable, quality child care they depend on to go to work. This has a devastating impact on our youngest …

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The First Five Things To Know About: The Federal Tax Code and Child Care

October 29, 2024

Child care is not a luxury for American families – it’s a necessity. Yet the high costs associated with quality child care are rapidly outpacing most other expenses, including the …

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The Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit ⁠— Understanding the Difference

September 27, 2024

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit support families in very different ways. Families need both. Child care is not a luxury for American families …

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New Poll: GOP Voters Call on Congress, White House to Act on Child Care

February 12, 2025

In the 2024 election, voters made it clear that child care challenges were causing a serious strain on family finances, workplace productivity, and the economy as a whole. They want …

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Statement: FFYF on the Committee Passage of the Small Business Child Care Investment Act

February 11, 2025

Today, First Five Years Fund Executive Director Sarah Rittling released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship passed Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jackie Rosen’s …


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