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Isn't the child tax credit this year doubled? Wouldn't the credit for two children be $4000? I'm getting the same credit as last year at $2000.

 
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MarilynG
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Isn't the child tax credit this year doubled? Wouldn't the credit for two children be $4000? I'm getting the same credit as last year at $2000.

That doubling of the Child Tax Credit goes into effect for tax year 2018, sorry.

Click here for more info about the tax law changes.

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MarilynG
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Isn't the child tax credit this year doubled? Wouldn't the credit for two children be $4000? I'm getting the same credit as last year at $2000.

That doubling of the Child Tax Credit goes into effect for tax year 2018, sorry.

Click here for more info about the tax law changes.

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Isn't the child tax credit this year doubled? Wouldn't the credit for two children be $4000? I'm getting the same credit as last year at $2000.

quick and easy response, thanks!
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