. How the Expansion Could Impact Middle-Income Families While the CTC has traditionally benefited low- and middle-income families, increasing the credit to $5,000 per child could provide even greater relief to middle-class households struggling with rising living costs. With inflation affecting everything from housing to childcare, a higher CTC would help offset expenses and provide ... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/trump-child-tax-credit-2025