When I click the Update button next to "Child and Other Dependent Tax Credit" I see 2 messages that appear to contradict one another. "It turns out you don't qualify for these credits" is in bold near the top of the page. "You have 1 dependent that qualifies you for this credit" appears under the heading "Who counts for the Credit for Other Dependents".Our 18 yr old disabled son meets all the qualifications listed on both the TurboTax Help page and the IRS site. Our income is well below the $200,000 limit. Do you have any insights into why TurboTax might disqualify us from this credit? Thanks!

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Is there a known error in Other Dependent Tax Credit calculations?

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July 15, 2020
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When I click the Update button next to "Child and Other Dependent Tax Credit" I see 2 messages that appear to contradict one another.

"It turns out you don't qualify for these credits" is in bold near the top of the page.
"You have 1 dependent that qualifies you for this credit" appears under the heading "Who counts for the Credit for Other Dependents".

Our 18 yr old disabled son meets all the qualifications listed on both the TurboTax Help page and the IRS site. Our income is well below the $200,000 limit. Do you have any insights into why TurboTax might disqualify us from this credit?

Thanks!

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dicksonrgAuthor

I have answered my own question. I see that this credit only applies to taxable income (after other deductions) and that it is not refundable. Now I understand why we don't qualify.

Thanks!