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.
Policymakers Should Expand the Child Tax Credit for the 17 Million Children Currently Left Out of the Full Credit
Congressional Republicans may soon release a budget resolution that will set the terms of the tax debate, and which is expected to extend the 2017 tax law, including its changes to the Child
16 States Offering Child Tax Credits in 2025
The official start of tax season is here. According to the IRS, taxpayers in 25 states were able to start filing on Jan. 27 and depending on where you live, taxpayers with children might be
Advocates praise child-related provisions, tax credit in DeWine's budget proposal
Child advocacy group Groundwork Ohio praised the budget proposal’s “commitment to Ohio’s youngest children,” and pointed to recent polling that showed 84% of Ohio voters support a child tax credit, with majorities on all political sides supporting a measure like DeWine’s.
DeWine proposes tax increases for cigarettes, sports gambling and a new child tax credit
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposed increased taxes on cigarettes and sports betting in his 2-year budget proposal.
Sen. Rest, Gov. Walz celebrate Child Tax Credit
Senator Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) joined Governor Tim Walz and State Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart at a St. Paul Community Center Feb. 3 to tout how Minnesota’s nation-leading $1,750 Child
Would you qualify for Ohio’s proposed child tax credit?
Ohio families with young children could get $1,000 tax credits if the state raises cigarette prices and lets smokers foot the bill. “This will be a significant amount of money,” Gov. Mike DeWine said when he released his budget proposal Monday.
OK state senator proposes two-parent home child tax credit, higher for kids born in wedlock
Oklahoma State Sen. Dusty Deevers has proposed bills that would offer tax credits for adoption and children living in two-parent households.
Child tax credits, tax increases, full school funding: DeWine unveils $61B budget proposal
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine kicked off the state's biannual budget process Monday with a proposed 2026-2027 operating budget package that would cost the state $61 billion, about $25 billion less than the current two-year operating budget.
DeWine proposes higher taxes on gambling, cigarettes, marijuana
To pay for a new child tax credit and jails, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to raise taxes for gamblers, smokers and recreational marijuana users. DeWine proposed a $1,000 credit for parents who work a minimum wage,
Boosted child tax credit excluded from White House list of tax priorities
The White House has released a list of its priorities, but increasing the child tax credit, something JD Vance has pushed for ...
Lower earners can see ‘five-figure refunds' from these tax credits, expert says. Here's who qualifies
The earned income tax credit and additional child tax credit are “refundable,” meaning filers can claim a refund without tax ...
Ken and Klee explain how the Child Tax Credit is considered a "super" credit for families
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a SUPER credit because it can create a $2,000 per child reduction in your tax liability for ...
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.
Georgia lieutenant governor pushes to aid parents through tax credits
Jones’ announcement comes after Democrats proposed even more generous breaks, a $200 child tax credit for all children under ...
Trump's tax giveaway delivers little for the middle class
Yet, Trump and Republican leaders insist on extending tax breaks passed in 2017. Trump slashed income taxes by $60,000 for ...