Money The COVID-19 relief bill gives families up to $3,600 per child as a tax credit March 11, 2021March 11, 2021Nicholas Wu, USA TODAYComments Off on The COVID-19 relief bill gives families up to $3,600 per child as a tax credit Under the the American Rescue Plan, families can claim up to $3,600 per child under age 6 and $3,000 for children up to age 17 for one year.