Ivanka Trump Hails Double Child Tax Credit in 2019: What Is It, How Does It Work and Who Can Claim It?
“The child tax credit is designed to help families bear the costs of raising children by reducing their overall federal income tax bill. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 doubled the maximum amount of the child tax credit available and lifted the income limits so more people could claim it. According to the Internal Revenue Service, you will need a new Social Security number for your qualifying child before the due date of your 2018 tax return.”