Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been improved for 2021: Credit amounts were increased to $3,600 per child 5 years old or younger and $3,000 per child ages 6 to 17 (up from 2,000 per child) The minimum income requirements were removed The credit is now fully … Continue reading Improved Federal Child Tax Credit Helps Nearly 1.6 Million Children in Virginia, but More Outreach Is Needed