Brooklyn families can get up to $1,000 per child through expanded state tax credit

Brooklyn families with young children can receive up to $1,000 per child under age 4 and $330 per child ages 4-16 through New York’s expanded Empire State Child Credit — but they must file a state tax return by April 15 to claim the money.

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced the expanded credit provides financial assistance to families with children under 17, with no income requirement to qualify. Families must be full-year New York residents and provide valid Social Security numbers or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers for themselves and each child.