how much is the tax credit for each dependent 
in 2023 the child tax credit for each dependent is 2 000 with a maximum refundable amount of 1 600 rising to 1 700 in 2024 1919the bottom linea dependent is someone who relies on another individual for support usually a child or other relative who is unable to take care of themselves for tax purposes dependents must meet certain qualifying tests the dependent taxpayer test the joint return test and the citizen or resident test having qualifying dependents can make you eligible for certain tax benefits including child tax credit the child and dependent care tax credit and certain educational credits how many dependents you have can also affect the earned income tax credit you are eligible for 