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and 37% remain in effect for individual taxpayers. The existing four tax rates of 10%, 24%, 35%, and 37% remain in effect for estates and trusts. .02 Section 70402 of the OBBBA adds § 23(a)(4) which provides that so much of the credit allowed under § 23(a)(1) as does not exceed $5,000 is treated as a refundable credit. This amount is adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. .03 Section 70104 of the OBBBA amends § 24 to make the increased and expanded child tax credit under § 24(h) that were effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026, permanent. In addition, the OBBBA amends § 24(h)(2) to provide that the maximum amount of child tax credit is $2,200 for any taxable year beginning in 2025. This amount is adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. .04 Section 71305 of the OBBBA removes § 36B(f)(2)(B), which limited the tax increase from excess advance payments for certain households, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. Accordingly, the inflation adjustment to § 36B(f)(2)(B) is removed from this revenue procedure. .05 Section 70422(a) of the OBBBA amends § 42(h)(3)(I) to increase the amount used under § 42(h)(3)(C)(ii) to calculate the State housing credit ceiling for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2025. .06 Section 70401 of the OBBBA amends § 45F to increase the amount of employer provided childcare credit and provide for adjustment of the maximum amount of the allowable credit for inflation. Section 70401(b) of the OBBBA amends § 45F(b)(2) by increasing the maximum credit amounts to $500,000 ($600,000 if the employer is an