IRS Refund Boost 2025: Parents Could Get Up to $6,700 Extra
New tax changes introduced under Donald Trump could help thousands of parents get bigger refunds this year. These updates focus on easing financial pressure caused by rising living costs and inflation.
Families who adopted a child in 2025 may benefit the most, as new rules make part of the Adoption Tax Credit refundable for the first time in over ten years, increasing refund opportunities.
The Adoption Tax Credit is now worth up to $17,280 per child, and up to $5,000 of this amount can be received as a refund even if no taxes are owed.
Parents can also claim the Child Tax Credit, which offers up to $2,000 per child, including a refundable portion of up to $1,700, adding more value to total refunds.
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When both credits are combined, eligible families could receive up to $6,700 as a refund, making it one of the most helpful tax benefits for new parents.
The credit applies to various adoption types, including foster care, domestic, and international adoptions, but does not include stepchild adoptions or surrogate arrangements.
To qualify, families must meet income limits, with benefits starting to reduce above $259,190 income and completely phasing out at $299,190, ensuring support targets middle-income households.