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ebd720
February 11, 2025
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My daughter was not 18 years old at the end of tax year 2024. Why am I not getting the full $2000 child tax credit?

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    ThomasM125
    February 11, 2025

    For the full child tax credit, your child must be under the age of 17. You can learn more here.

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    DoninGA
    DoninGA
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    February 11, 2025

    The child has to be under the age of 17 on 12/31/2024 to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit.  If they are age 17 or older then they are eligible for the Other Dependent Credit of $500.

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