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CTC monthly maximum per child, TY2027

What will the maximum federal Child Tax Credit per qualifying child be in tax year 2027, on a monthly equivalent basis?

current forecast · 80% CI$183/mo
$83/mo$183/mo$250/mo
history:2021: $300/mo2022: $167/mo2024: $167/mo2025: $167/mo2026e: $167/mo

Trend

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4814423933520212026eApr 2027$183/mo
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static prototype estimate · seeded forecast value

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201 CDF points

Key drivers

  • TCJA permanence package status
  • Refundability provisions in extension bill
  • Bipartisan child-credit deal trajectory

Resolution

source
Internal Revenue Code §24 as enacted
expected
April 15, 2027
rule
Resolves to the maximum federal CTC per qualifying child in effect for TY2027, divided by 12. Resolution snapshot is taken as of the IRS Form 1040 instructions published for TY2027 returns (April 2028).
Policy parameter
irc.24.maximum_per_child.2027

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