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Why doesnt my 17 year old grandaughter quality for a child tax credit. Her mom passed away 2 years ago and I am her legal guardian and sole support.

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February 27, 2021
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A child older than 16 is no longer eligible for the Child Tax Credit. The are eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500.

Hal_Al

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This comes as a big surprise to many parents/grandparents the year their child turns 17. A child over age 16 no longer qualifies for the Child Tax credit (CTC). Although a child can still be a student dependent through age 23, and a qualifying child for EIC, the Child Tax Credit expires the year they turn 17 and you no longer get the $2000 CTC. Instead you will get the non-refundable (up to) $500 Other Dependent Credit.