The Enhanced Child Tax Credit – what you need to know
The Enhanced Child Tax Credit - what you need to know Included as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was an enhanced child tax credit provision that increased the child tax credit from $2,000 to $3,000 with an additional $600 for kids under the age of 6 ($3,600/year for kids under 6). This credit is a fully refundable credit, meaning you can receive the full amount even if it exceeds your tax withholdings.