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Increased Additional Child Tax Credit Available for 2023 – Did You Know? The maximum Child Tax Credit (CTC) amount remained at $2,000 per qualifying child for tax year 2023 and generally isn't a refundable credit. However, many taxpayers who qualify for the CTC are also eligible for the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), which may make the CTC partially refundable. In other words, if your CTC amount exceeds the tax you owe, claiming the ACTC may enable you to receive part of the excess credit as an IRS refund. Unlike the basic CTC, the ACTC gets adjusted annually for inflation. For 2023, the maximum ACTC amount rose to $1,600 per qualifying child. Therefore, those who qualify for the ACTC may receive up to $1,600 per qualifying child as a tax refund. However, you must file a tax return to claim your refund, even if you do not owe any tax. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify for the 2023 CTC and ACTC, and if so, help you file a return electronically to get your refund as quickly as possible.