Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) Refund Calculator
Calculate refundable Child Tax Credit benefits under IRS Section 24 and Schedule 8812. Determines the non-refundable portion used to eliminate your federal tax liability, applies the 15% earned income rule above $2,500, and calculates the cash refundable ACTC check (up to $1,700/child for 2024).
Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) Calculator
Determine the refundable portion of the US Child Tax Credit (Schedule 8812) based on your earned income and tax liability.
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How the IRS Additional Child Tax Credit Works
The Child Tax Credit provides up to $2,000 per child. It first reduces your taxes to $0. Any unused credit is refundable through the ACTC, calculated as 15% of your earned income above $2,500, up to $1,700 per child.
How to Use Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) Refund Calculator
Select Tax Year & Children
Choose 2024 or 2023 and enter the number of qualifying children under 17.
Input Earned Income & Tax Bill
Enter total W-2/self-employment earnings and pre-credit tax liability.
Calculate Refundable ACTC
View the exact refundable cash payout and total combined tax savings.
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