People with dependent children can receive a credit up to $2,000 per qualifying child in 2018. This amount is double the allowance available in 2017. To qualify, the child must be 17 or younger. For families and single parents, the increase in the Child Tax Credit can help offset the elimination of the Personal Exemption Deduction.

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