01/08/2026
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For 2025, the CTC is worth up to $2,200 for each qualifying child. A child must be under age 17 at the end of 2025 to be a qualifying child and meet other eligibility rules.
For 2025, the EITC eligible taxpayers with no qualifying children may receive up to $649.
If your dependent is age 17 or older at the end of 2025, they may qualify for the ODC.
What is ODC, ODC is of a dependent meaning you could get a non refundable credit up to $500 if you meet the criteria .
