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Child tax credit in Alabama

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Does Alabama Have a Child Tax Credit?

Short answer: No: Alabama doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No state child tax credit or child care credit. Dependent exemption: $1,000 per dependent if AGI is $50,000 or less, $500 for $50,001-$100,000, $300 above $100,000 (2025 amounts).

No state child tax credit or child care credit. Dependent exemption: $1,000 per dependent if AGI is $50,000 or less, $500 for $50,001-$100,000, $300 above $100,000 (2025 amounts). The federal child tax credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026 and is claimed on Form 1040 regardless of state.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.