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January 30, 2020
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1 child qualify for child tax credit 7yrs old and 1 child 17yrs old the box was check for credit for other dependents I'm confused why.

Best answer by xmasbaby0

You lost the child tax credit for the older child, You lose the CTC in the year the child turns 17. Instead you get the credit for other dependents. You can still claim the 17 year old as a dependent.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900923-what-is-the-child-tax-credit

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

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xmasbaby0Answer

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You lost the child tax credit for the older child, You lose the CTC in the year the child turns 17. Instead you get the credit for other dependents. You can still claim the 17 year old as a dependent.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900923-what-is-the-child-tax-credit

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

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mikes4344Author

Ok so you saying she help a little by bringing my tax percentage down rt.

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xmasbaby0

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Yes--the $500 credit reduces your tax liability.

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