Got kids? Here's what to know about filing your 2023 taxes
Tax pros say there are a few tips parents should keep in mind when filing their tax returns this year
By KATHERINE ROTH
Published - Apr 11, 2024, 07:09 AM ET
Last Updated - Apr 11, 2024, 07:09 AM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here’s what to know:
The child tax credit has reverted lower for 2023 than in previous years, when it was expanded due to COVID. This means taxpayers with one or two children may see a lower credit for their children under age 17 than in 2021. It’s still up to $2,000 per child, though, and it can be claimed alongside the standard deduction and reduces your total tax bill, said Eric Bronnenkant, director of tax at Betterment, a financial advisory company that provides digital investment, retirement and cash management services.
