Millions of kids could lose the Child Tax Credit under GOP budget bill
Republican tax bill requires both parents to have a Social Security number to qualify for the Child Tax Credit, a policy shift that would make millions of kids ineligible.
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Republican tax bill requires both parents to have a Social Security number to qualify for the Child Tax Credit, a policy shift that would make millions of kids ineligible.
After passing easily in the House, a bill that would have expanded the CTC is stalled in the Senate. Here's what to know.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that about 300,000 Working Families Tax Credit checks worth more than $219 million have been sent to Michigan households.
The Child Tax Credit is one step closer to getting a major expansion, potentially putting more money in parents' pockets.
One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.
Early IRS data provides a peek at what to expect for the millions of Americans who have yet to file their taxes.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
Officials say that prior to 2017, about $80 million of potential tax refunds were left unclaimed.
The fifth round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out Monday morning, and parents are already seeing the extra money in their bank accounts.
The next advance Child Tax Credit payment goes out next Monday, with direct deposits arriving almost immediately and mailed checks taking a little longer.
The third round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out Friday morning, and parents are already seeing the extra money in their bank accounts.
The next advance Child Tax Credit payment goes out Friday, with direct deposits arriving almost immediately and mailed checks taking a little longer.
The next Child Tax Credit payment is due October 15, but some parents may prefer a lump-sum payment at tax time.
The next advance Child Tax Credit payment will be sent out this week, with direct deposits arriving almost immediately and mailed checks taking a little longer.
This is how the updated Child Tax Credit works, along with a few reasons why payments could be delayed, inaccurate, or come in a different form.
The IRS sent out the second round of Child Tax Credit payments Friday morning, and deposits are already showing up in parents' bank accounts.
The advance Child Tax Credit pays parents up to $300 per month per child to help with the cost of raising them.
The next advance Child Tax Credit payment will be sent out this week, and should arrive a couple days earlier than it did last month.
The next round of Child Tax Credit payments are due August 13, but some parents may prefer a lump-sum payment at tax time.
Advance payments for the updated Child Tax Credit will start to arrive again on August 13. These IRS tools will help you manage your money.
While the next Child Tax Credit payment is due August 13, the deadline to opt out of advance payments is August 2. Here's how to do it.
The first round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out to parents on July 15, but some payments have been delayed or were inaccurate.
The IRS sent out the first round of advance Child Tax Credit payments on July 15, and the money is already reaching parents.
The IRS will soon begin sending advance Child Tax Credit payments, but the arrival date may depend on how your last stimulus check or tax refund arrived.
Our heat on Tuesday continues to roast us, or steam, since it's humid, but we do have some storm chances mixed in as well.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
A 50-year-old worker was rescued nearly five hours after a trench collapse on Tuesday in Oxford Township.
Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Monday evening in Novi, Michigan.
State Rep. Tyrone Carter said he hasn't seen the El-Sayed campaign have a presence in Downriver before Tuesday.
A 50-year-old worker was rescued nearly five hours after a trench collapse on Tuesday in Oxford Township.
Our heat on Tuesday continues to roast us, or steam, since it's humid, but we do have some storm chances mixed in as well.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will serve up to 30 years in prison under a sentence issued on Tuesday.
C. Cybele Raver will begin a five-year term as the University of Michigan president on Dec. 1.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
Detroit Lions fans came out to Campus Martius Park on Tuesday for their first chance to purchase the team's new rivalries jersey.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
A Farmington Hills mother is calling for changes after a student allegedly drew swastikas and an image referencing Hitler at Warner Middle School.
Newly released bodycam footage from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is prompting calls for an investigation into alleged excessive force in Ypsilanti Township.
Heat continues Wednesday with an isolated storm risk tonight and more storm chances Wednesday.
A 50-year-old worker was rescued nearly five hours after a trench collapse on Tuesday in Oxford Township.
Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Monday evening in Novi, Michigan.