How much is the child tax credit for 2018?

[KennethB]

For 2018, the recently passed tax reform bill doubles the amount of the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 per qualifying child. In other words, if you have one child, you'll be able to claim a $2,000 credit. For two children, your credit is $4,000. It's also important to emphasize that this is a credit, not a tax deduction. While a deduction reduces the amount of your income that is subject to tax, a credit reduces your tax bill dollar-for-dollar.

[SweetieJean]

But that means the 2018 tax returns field in early 2019, not the 2017 ones we are doing now.

[1995mgl14]

The tax credit is only giving me 275. Why?

[xmasbaby0]

@1995mgl14      You are posting to a year old thread.  The rules for the child tax credit have changed for 2018.
Do not assume your refund will include $2000 per child for child tax credits.  It does not work that way.  The CTC is used first to reduce your tax liability to zero. After that, there is a refundable portion called the Additional Child Tax Credit that is calculated based on the amount of income you earned.  You do not necessarily get the maximum amount.  You get 15% of the amount of income earned above $2500--UP to the maximum amount possible.