If the costs of child care are getting you down, you've got more options than just the child tax credit to help you out.

FG Trade / Getty Images Claiming a son or daughter or other dependent can lower your tax bill in 2025 in four key ways. You don’t want to miss out on these important tax-saving opportunities.

Claiming dependents on your tax return can save you money. Unfortunately, you can’t claim yourself as a dependent. A tax dependent is someone who relies on you for at least 50% of their support ...