How changes to the child tax credit and other policies will impact parents

Filing Taxes in 2026? Here’s Every Credit and Deduction Parents Should Know About

Learn about 2026 tax season changes, new credits for families, and how parents can maximize deductions and file smoothly this year.GettyImages/Delmaine DonsonIt’s that time again when we have to face a task many consider as pleasant as a diaper blowout: doing our taxes.Filing can be overwhelming, especially as a first-time parent, or when credits and deductions change. Enter qualified experts who can help break down exactly what parents need to …

How changes to the child tax credit and other policies will impact parents

Parents looking for tax breaks in the 2025 tax year will find many options available to them, while undocumented and mixed-status families are at risk of losing certain federal tax benefits.As President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to curb immigration, it’s also going after benefits that have historically been available to immigrant families.Last year’s passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," included tax provisions that permanently incr…