With President Trump’s return, the future of the child tax credit is uncertain. Currently capped at $2,000 per child under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the credit could revert to $1,000 in 2026 unless Congress acts. Bipartisan support exists to maintain the $2,000 credit, but no guarantees are in place.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been a staple in American families, helping them finance the expenses of having a child. But what happens when your child finally reaches the doors of adulthood? As your child grows older,