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mtnguyen04tax
February 21, 2025
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Child tax credit and American Opportunity tax credit

  • February 21, 2025
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Son going to college, 18.

 

Can I claim both Child Tax Credit AND American Opportunity tax credit?

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    xmasbaby0
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    February 21, 2025

    No.  You lost the child tax credit when he turned 17.   Now you can get the $500 credit for other dependents.  And you can try to use the American Opportunity Tax Credit as well.   

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