Did the Child Tax Credit increase from $1000 to $2000 this year?

rockyybarra · ‎June 3, 2019

MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

The increase will be effective in tax year 2018. For 2017, the child tax credit remains at $1000.

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MinhT · ‎June 3, 2019

The increase will be effective in tax year 2018. For 2017, the child tax credit remains at $1000.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

No it did not. The child tax credit increases to $2000 for your 2018 tax return which you prepare next year in 2019.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/2017-tax-reform-legislation-what-you-should-know...

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mesquitebean · ‎June 3, 2019

@xmasbaby0 Please review the above. I think you typo'd a year.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 3, 2019

Thank you! Fixed it.

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Did the Child Tax Credit increase from $1000 to $2000 this year?