Many don't know they can claim valuable tax credit worth up to $7,830 for some families
The federal earned income tax credit celebrates 50th anniversary. Yet, IRS estimates one in five eligible taxpayers miss out on claiming the credit.
Claimed Child Tax Credit when filing taxes? Here’s the soonest you can expect your refund
A taxpayer who submits an electronic return with the direct deposit can expect to receive their money within 21 days.
No, Trump did not call for taking away child support recipients' tax credits | Fact check
Trump made several policy pronouncements after winning election, but he did not call for ending child tax credits for child support recipients.
As Tax Season 2025 Kicks Off, Should You Wait to Claim the Child Tax Credit?
The IRS began accepting tax returns on Jan. 27, but if you want to claim the child tax credit, you might be waiting awhile for your refund.
IRS says claiming the Child Tax Credit or EITC could delay your tax refund payment
While the IRS says most refunds will be sent within 21 days of receiving a tax return, that’s not the case for those who claim the Additional Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit. That’s because the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act forbids the IRS from issuing refunds before mid-February to anyone who claimed either of those credits.
Tax season 2025: Claiming a Child Tax Credit? Here’s how long it’ll take to get your refund
If you're claiming a Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit on your 2024 tax returns, you may get your refund later in the season than other filers — even if you filed first. Here's why.
These child tax credit mistakes can halt your refund, experts say
It's easy to make child tax credit mistakes when filing your return. Here are common errors that could delay your refund.
$7,830 credit from the IRS: Requirements and eligibility for tax return move with big payoff
The EITC is “one of the federal government’s largest refundable tax credits for low- to moderate-income families,’ the ...