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Child tax credit

Up to $2,200/child

Can You Write Off Child Tax Credit?

Short answer: Yes, the child tax credit is $2,200 per qualifying child under 17 for 2026, with up to $1,700 refundable.

It phases out above $200,000 of income ($400,000 joint).

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.