The child tax credit should be increased to $3,600 per child age 6 to 17 and $4,320 per child under 6
Democrats72%
Republicans57%
Independents59%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Child Tax Credit
The Economist/YouGov, Apr. 7, 2026
Details
| Question | Would you support or oppose the following tax policy changes? |
| Item | Increasing the child tax credit to $3,600 per child age 6 to 17 and $4,320 per child under 6 |
| Response | Support |
| Poll Main Page | The Economist/YouGov Poll, April 3-6, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Apr. 3, 2026 to Apr. 6, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 1,750 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in early April 2026, Senator Cory Booker had just proposed a new bill that, among other things, would increase the Child Tax Credit to $3,600 per child ages 6 to 17 and $4,320 for children under 6. These changes are similar to the expanded Child Tax Credit that was part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. That expansion was temporary and expired. |
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The annual child tax credit should be increased from $2,000 to $2,500 for parents who are U.S. citizens Washington Post-Ipsos, Jun. 17, 2025 | 78% | 79% | - |