Quiz: How Well Do You Know the New Child Tax Credit?

The $2,200 child tax credit is here, but with new eligibility rules. Test your knowledge of how much you can claim.

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The recently enacted tax law, known by some as the "big, beautiful bill," has changed the federal child tax credit (CTC) math for millions of American families.

While the headline news is a boost to $2,200 per child, the "fine print" in the 2026 CTC rules has quietly tightened eligibility in ways that could cost you your entire refund.

Take our quiz to see if you're set to claim your maximum credit.

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