Think of yield as the return provided by a fixed income investment. The yield of a bond is based on both the purchase price of the bond and the interest (or coupon) payments received each year. Yield is often the term used to describe long-term interest rates.
The child tax credit (CTC) provides a credit of up to $1,000 per child under age 17. If the CTC exceeds taxes owed, families may receive some or all of the credit as a refund, known as the additional child tax credit (ACTC) or refundable CTC. Taxpayers can claim a tax credit of up to $1,000 for each child under age 17.
This FAQ applies to 2017, the current tax year. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Child Tax Credit increases to $2,000 per qualifying child in tax year 2018. This FAQ will be updated with the 2018 limits in January 2019, when taxpayers start filing 2018 returns. If you have kids, youâre probably wondering if they qualify for the Child Tax Credit. It make sense: Each qualifying child you claim on your tax return can put up to $1,000 in your pocket. This credit, not to be confused with the Child and Dependent Care Credit, is in addition to the $4,050 exemption you get for each dependent. However, not every child qualifies. To qualify for the Child Tax Credit in 2016, your child must fill all of these requirements: Be born on or after January 1, 2000.