Child tax credit in Montana
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Does Montana Have a Child Tax Credit?
Short answer: No: Montana doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. Montana does have an earned income credit: 20% of the federal EITC for 2026 (doubled from 10%).
No child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. 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.
Child tax credit in Montana
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
No: Montana doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. Montana does have an earned income credit: 20% of the federal EITC for 2026 (doubled from 10%).
Business justification
No: Montana doesn't offer a state child tax credit. No child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. Montana does have an earned income credit: 20% of the federal EITC for 2026 (doubled from 10%). No child tax credit or child and dependent care credit. The federal child tax credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026 and is claimed on Form 1040 regardless of state.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions