Children (Child Tax Credit) Calculator
Estimate the 2026 Child Tax Credit and Credit for Other Dependents, including the phase-out based on modified AGI.
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Wages + self-employment. Used for the refundable ACTC 15%-over-$2,500 rule.
Estimated total credit
$4,000
Non-refundable CTC (offsets tax)$4,000
Refundable ACTC (≤ $1,700/child, 15% of earned over $2,500)$0
Credit for Other Dependents ($500 each)$0
Phase-out $50 per $1,000 over $400,000 (MFJ).
Estimate only. Results show your annualized federal, state and FICA tax liability divided by pay periods — not the exact per-paycheck withholding your employer computes from your W-4 (IRS Publication 15-T). Actual paychecks may differ. Not tax advice.