How to Apply. Purchase Loan & Cash-Out Refinance: VA loans are obtained through a lender of your choice once you obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). You can obtain a COE through eBenefits, by mail, and often through you lender.
Loading the player... DEFINITION of 'Child Tax Credit'. The Child Tax credit is a credit given to taxpayers for each dependent child who is under the age of 17 at the end of the tax year. The Child Tax credit is a nonrefundable credit that reduces the taxpayer's liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The Child Tax credit is intended to provide an extra measure of tax relief for taxpayers with qualifying dependents. Next Up.
Child Tax Credit. Next up is the Child Tax Credit (CTC), which gives you up to $1,000 for each eligible child dependent. The credit is refundable, meaning you can get a refund from it even if you have no tax liability for the year. There are income limitations on who can get the credit.