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Republicans Propose $4,200 Child Tax Credit Boost

4/25/2025

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Republican lawmakers are championing the "Family First Act," aiming to boost the child tax credit to $4,200 for kids under 6 and $3,000 for older children. This ambitious bill also offers a $2,800 credit for expectant mothers, though it proposes the removal of some tax benefits, such as the "head of household" status and the SALT deduction.

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Republican lawmakers are championing the "Family First Act," aiming to boost the child tax credit to $4,200 for kids under 6 and $3,000 for older children. This ambitious bill also offers a $2,800 credit for expectant mothers, though it proposes the removal of some tax benefits, such as the "head of household" status and the SALT deduction.