Child Tax Credit Calculator
Calculate your 2026 Child Tax Credit, including the phase-out for higher incomes.
Up to $2,200 per child, phasing out $50 per $1,000 of AGI over $200,000 (single) / $400,000 (joint).
About the Child Tax Credit Calculator
The Child Tax Credit Calculator gives you an instant answer from just a few inputs — filing status, number of qualifying children (under 17), adjusted gross income (agi). It runs entirely in your browser, so the numbers you enter stay private and never touch a server, and the result recalculates the moment you change a value. It's free to use with no sign-up, no limits, and nothing to install.
Worth Knowing
The Child Tax Credit is worth up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17 for 2026, and because it's a credit it cuts your tax bill dollar-for-dollar — far more valuable than a deduction of the same size. It phases out for higher incomes, beginning at $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for joint filers. Part of it is refundable, meaning families with little or no tax liability can still receive some of it back.
How to Use
- Enter Filing status into the first field of the Child Tax Credit Calculator.
- Fill in the rest: Number of qualifying children (under 17), Adjusted gross income (AGI).
- Your result appears instantly as you type — there's no submit button or page reload.
- Up to $2,200 per child, phasing out $50 per $1,000 of AGI over $200,000 (single) / $400,000 (joint).