Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a major expansion of New York’s child tax credit of up to $1,000 per child, she announced Monday. The plan, one of several the governor plans to set forth during her annual State of the State address next week,

The proposal would raise the credit to a maximum of $1,000 per child — the largest expansion in state history.

The governor's proposal would give families an annual tax credit of up to $1,000 per child under 4-years old and up to $500 per child from 4 to 16-years-old.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has now released two early proposals from her State of the State message that aim to address concerns over the high cost of living.

Hochul said she wants to provide families with an annual tax credit of up to $1,000 per child under age 4, and up to $500 per child from ages 4 through 16.

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand New York state’s child tax credit and potentially give families with children under age four up to $1,000 per youngster in the household. Under Hochul’s proposal, which she unveiled during a Jan.

"The cost of living and raising a family is still too high," said Hochul. "We’re proposing a massive increase to put money back in the pockets of hardworking families."