Hi I have two children who were 17 and 15 on December 31, 2024 but the child tax credit isn’t populating for them. It’s only populating for 1. What am I doing wrong?
Hi I have two children who were 17 and 15 on December 31, 2024 but the child tax credit isn’t populating for them. It’s only populating for 1. What am I doing wrong?
You aren't doing anything wrong. Only the 15 year old is eligible for the Child Tax Credit. The 17 year old is now eligible for the Credit for Other Dependents ($500).
Is your child, stepchild, foster child, adopted child, sibling, step sibling, half sibling, or a descendant of any of them (for example, a grandchild, niece, or nephew)
Has their own Social Security number
Lived with you for more than half the year
Didn't support themselves (didn't pay more than half their own expenses)
Is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien"
You lost the child tax credit for the older one when they turned 17 in 2024. Instead you get the $500 credit for other dependents for the 17 year old. You should be getting CTC for the 15 year old.
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