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March 6, 2022
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Can I get the child tax credit for my 18 year old son who is a full time high school student that I support financially all year ?

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March 6, 2022

If your son was 18 by the end of 2021, no, you do not get the child tax credit.  For a 2021 tax return you can get the CTC for a child who was YOUNGER than 18 t the end of 2021.   You can still claim him as a dependent and you will get the $500 credit for other dependents for him.

 

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

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