American Opportunity Credit

Raising a family comes with plenty of expenses, but it may also make you eligible for various tax breaks. Some of the most valuable are tax credits, because they reduce your tax liability dollar for dollar (unlike deductions, which only reduce the amount of income subject to tax). Here’s what you need to know. Child, dependent and adoption credits You may be eligible for one or more of these tax credits for families: Child credit. The maximum child credit is $2,200 for 2025. You may