As tax season nears, Americans are gearing up to file their 2024 returns. If you're a parent or guardian, filing can be more complicated than when it was just a return for yourself or a joint filing ...

Melinda Williams, a married mother of five, didn't think her family qualified for the child tax credit since they don't earn enough to file income tax returns. So the New York City resident didn't pay ...

Like clockwork, Americans across the country start gearing up to file their annual tax returns shortly after welcoming the new year. In 2025, taxpayers can start filing their 2024 taxes in late ...

Parents will start getting monthly payments as soon as July 15. Millions of parents across the country will start receiving money from the federal government as soon as Thursday, July 15. Under the ...

This article was originally published in 19th News. A new child tax credit is coming next year, bringing significant changes that will alter how much assistance families receive — and which families ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Tax season is here. With all the forms and applications you need to fill out, it's easy to get confused. But USA TODAY has got you covered with a series of stories and tips that will hopefully make ...

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is a way that the federal government helps put money directly back in the pockets of working families. If you have to pay for care for your children or ...

This week tax policy has gotten a star turn on the campaign trail. Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance floated the idea of more than doubling the amount of tax credits families can get ...

As any parent will tell you, raising a kid is expensive and some places are more expensive than others. New Hampshire was the 7th most expensive state in the nation to raise a child, according to a ...

As part of a $1 billion tax package passed in 2023, families can now claim $440 for every child under 13, disabled adult, or senior that lives with you under the Child and Family Tax Credit. The law ...