Federal law prohibits refunds from being issued before mid-February if the filer claims either of the credits.

The maximum child tax credit increased to $2,200 in 2025 based on changes enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful ...

Learn what the child tax credit 2025 update means for families, including how much the credit is worth, who qualifies for it and the income limitations.

The PATH Act requires the IRS to verify income and identity before a check can be issued.

A new child tax credit that takes effect with 2026 tax returns increases to $2,200 but with new parameters on who qualifies. (File photo by Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent) A new child tax credit ...

Two new bills in the Delaware House could double the child care and dependent care tax credit for lower-income families.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday an expansion of child tax credits for New York families. This will increase the child tax credit up to $1,000 per qualifying child under the age of four. The ...

New York has significantly expanded its child tax credit, putting more money directly into the pockets of families. Here's ...

In genreral, the IRS says most refunds are issued within 21 days. These credits can change that schedule, however.

Millions of Americans are waiting longer for their tax refunds this year — and two popular tax credits are the reason. Here’s what the IRS says and when your money could actually arrive.

The holdup comes from a law called the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. The decade-old law prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from distributing refunds that come from the Earned ...