There is not currently a stay-at-home parent tax credit. However, if your spouse or partner meets the income requirements and other qualifications, your family may still qualify for several valuable tax credits that could help you save money or get a bigger tax refund when you file.

Child Tax Credit (CTC)

The CTC helps families with children by offering up to $2,200 per eligible child. This is a partially refundable tax credit, which means you may get up to $1,700 back as a refund, even if you don’t owe tax.

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

The EITC is a credit for low- to moderate-income workers and families. The credit amount depends on your income, filing status, and number of dependents, and it can be worth up to $8,490 for 2025. Plus, it’s fully refundable, so you could get the entire amount back in a refund if you don’t owe tax.

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (Daycare Credit)

The Daycare Credit helps cover child and dependent care expenses for families. It applies to between 20% and 35% of up to $3,000 for care-related expenses for one qualifying dependent, and up to $6,000 for two or more. This tax credit reduces the taxes you owe and is not refundable.

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Sharon Brucker, CPA Senior Tax Research Analyst Published on: August 07, 2025
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