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Average CDCTC Benefit Among Taxpayers with Children

by Income Quintile for 2026

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Source: Tax Policy Center Table T25-0251

Notes: CDCTC=Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. CDCTC for 2026, including other changes to the income tax code made by PL 119-21, are in effect.

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