Tax credits
Tax Credits Every Single Mom in Dayton Should Claim
Which federal credits Dayton single parents may qualify for on a 2026 return, including the EITC, Child Tax Credit and childcare credit, plus when Head of Household status applies.
- Head of Household standard deduction for 2026: $24,150, compared with $16,100 filing Single.
- EITC for 2026: up to $4,427 with one child, $7,316 with two and $8,231 with three or more.
- Child Tax Credit: up to $2,200 per qualifying child, with up to $1,700 refundable.


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