Child Benefits Calculator 2026

Child Benefits by Country — 2026 Guide

Every English-speaking country has its own system for supporting families with children. Here is a plain-English overview of each major programme:

🇺🇸 United States — Child Tax Credit

The US Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a federal tax credit worth up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17 for the 2025 tax year, following the One Big Beautiful Bill signed in July 2025. Families with little or no tax to offset can receive up to $1,700 per child as a cash refund (the Additional Child Tax Credit, or ACTC). The credit phases out starting at $400,000 AGI for married couples.

Other US programmes include: SNAP (food assistance), WIC (nutrition for mothers and young children), CHIP (children's health insurance), Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and Child and Dependent Care Credit.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Child Benefit

UK Child Benefit pays £27.05 per week for your eldest child and £17.90 per week for each additional child (2026/27 rates from 6 April 2026, GOV.UK). There is no limit on the number of children. The benefit is paid regardless of income, but families earning over £60,000 must repay some or all of it through the High Income Child Benefit Tax Charge.

🇨🇦 Canada — Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

The Canada Child Benefit is a monthly, tax-free payment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The maximum rate is CA$7,997 per year per child under 6 and CA$6,748 per year per child aged 6–17 (July 2025–June 2026, CRA). The CCB is income-tested — families with higher net income receive a reduced benefit.

🇦🇺 Australia — Family Tax Benefit (FTB)

Australia's Family Tax Benefit Part A pays up to AUD $227.36 per fortnight per child under 13 and AUD $295.82 per fortnight for children aged 13–15 (2025–26 rates, Services Australia). Family Tax Benefit Part B provides extra support for single-income families. Both are income-tested and administered by Services Australia.

How to Claim Child Benefits

• USA: Claim on your federal tax return (Form 1040, Schedule 8812). No separate application required.
• UK: Apply online at gov.uk/child-benefit or by post using form CH2.
• Canada: Apply through My Account on CRA's website or with Form RC66.
• Australia: Apply through myGov and link your Centrelink account.

Country Guides

For complete information on eligibility, income thresholds, and worked examples by country:

• US Child Benefits 2026 — Complete Guide — CTC, EITC, SNAP, WIC, Medicaid
• UK Child Benefits 2026 — Complete Guide — Child Benefit, Universal Credit, Tax-Free Childcare
• Canada Child Benefits 2026 — Complete Guide — CCB, GST/HST Credit, provincial supplements
• Australia Child Benefits 2026 — Complete Guide — FTB Part A and B, CCS, Parental Leave Pay