Tribune News Service
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses supporters during a rally on Oct. 4, 2024, at Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. Photo permission from Katy Kildee/The Detroit News/TNS.
A key part of Harris’ messaging is offering a new child tax credit. Currently, the tax credit gives up to $2,000 per child and is only available to parents with a tax liability or earnings. The proposed idea would increase the credit to $6,000 for newborn children, $3,600 for children ages 1 to 5, and $3,000 for children ages 6 to 17.