topic Should I file before congress makes a decision on the child tax credit? in Deductions & credits

Should I file before congress makes a decision on the child tax credit?

lauramcalister58 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:05:35 GMT

Should I wait to file until congress makes a decision on the child tax credit or can/do I do it now?

Re: Should I file before congress makes a decision on the child tax credit?

DoninGA — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:45:23 GMT

It is highly doubtful that Congress will change the tax code for tax year 2023 now that filing for 2023 has begun.

Re: Should I file before congress makes a decision on the child tax credit?

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 02:22:24 GMT

Wait if you want to. The IRS does not begin to accept/reject 2023 e-files until January 29. You have plenty of time to file. Congress is considering a change to the child tax credit, but there is no telling if --or when-- the change will pass. But...remember when Congress changed the tax law for unemployment in mid-tax season a couple of years ago and what a mess that was? Folks who had filed early then had to wait and get additional refunds--sometimes months later.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-nears-70-billion-deal-child-tax-credit-business-tax-breaks-rcna133445