The TCJA doubled the maximum CTC

Maximum Child Tax Credit for Single Filer with One Child ($)

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Notes: Maximum credit includes both the nonrefundable and refundable portions. Data are for tax years 2017 and 2018. "Income" is earned income. "Credit" is based on taxable income that is only reduced by the standard deduction.