The child and dependent care credit is a credit you can get if you paid someone to take care of your child while you worked.
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The child tax credit is a credit that can lower the tax you owe, and there is a refundable portion you might receive as part of your income tax refund. The full amount of the CTC for 2022 is $2000. Up to $1400 can be a refundable credit. The CTC is available for children UNDER the age of 17.
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