http://www.etax.com <br />For every child under the age of 17 by the end of the tax year that you claim as a dependent, you may be eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit. The total credit amount is $1,000 per child. <br /> <br />The credit is limited if your modified adjusted gross income is above a certain amount. <br />If the amount of your Child Tax Credit is greater than the amount of income tax you owe, you may be able to claim the Additional Child Tax Credit.