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February 4, 2024
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Why am I get the child tax credit for my 17 year old

  • February 4, 2024
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When his birthday was put in
Best answer by DoninGA

A dependent child age 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent tax credit of $500

 

If you are seeing that the program is giving them the Child Tax Credit, then delete them as a dependent and re-enter.

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DoninGA
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February 4, 2024

A dependent child age 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent tax credit of $500

 

If you are seeing that the program is giving them the Child Tax Credit, then delete them as a dependent and re-enter.