My daughter is 17 and is a full-time college student and one high school class. Can I claim her as a qualified dependent since she is in HS too for the $2000 credit?
My daughter is 17 and is a full-time college student and one high school class. Can I claim her as a qualified dependent since she is in HS too for the $2000 credit?
No. You can claim your 17 year old as a dependent but you cannot get the $2000 child tax credit for a dependent who is older than 16. Instead you get the $500 credit for other dependents. Sometimes this comes as a shock for parents who think the CTC lasts longer.
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