How the Child Tax Credit Phase-in Works in 2026

Episode 58 of The Tax Strategy Podcast digs into the Child Tax Credit's phase-in rules for 2026. Lucas and Luna explain how the credit's refundable portion gradually increases with earned income above $2,500, using a concrete example of a single mom earning $18,000. They walk through the formula, contrast it with the fully refundable credit from 2021, and discuss how the phase-in affects low-income families who need the credit most. The conversation also touches on planning strategies like timing earned income to maximize the refundable amount. A must-listen for tax pros, parents, and anyone filing with children in 2026. #ChildTaxCredit #TaxCredits #RefundableCredit #PhaseIn #TaxPlanning #FamilyTax #LowIncomeTax #EarnedIncome #TaxStrategy #IRS #2026Tax #Refund #TaxRefund #Filing #Parents #Finance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo