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Best answer by Celery63
That is the answer. The Child Tax Credit is available only for a child who was under 17 the entire year. the moment that the child turns 17, it does not qualify for the CTC. There are no exceptions at all to that rule.

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June 1, 2019
How old were the kids in 2016?
June 1, 2019
14 and 17
Celery63Answer
June 1, 2019
That is the answer. The Child Tax Credit is available only for a child who was under 17 the entire year. the moment that the child turns 17, it does not qualify for the CTC. There are no exceptions at all to that rule.