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The 19th reports a new child tax credit starting in 2026 will increase to $2,200 but limit access for many low-income and immigrant families.

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The IRS says goodbye to the summer by adding a new form, Schedule 1-A, to make it simpler for Americans to access deductions in their 2025 tax filings. For the first time ever, emp ...