US States Offer Child Tax Credits to Immigrants with ITINs

New York, California, New Jersey and other US states are expanding child tax credits to undocumented immigrants who file taxes with ITINs, with benefits exceeding $1,000 per child in some jurisdictions. This marks a notable policy shift in state-level fiscal support for non-citizens, though eligibility and amounts vary by state. The development signals a broader trend of states using tax policy to address child poverty among immigrant families, which could influence federal debates on immigration and tax reform.