If I claimed my 17 year old son as a dependent by mistake will I still get the EITC?

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February 13, 2024
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Best answer by xmasbaby0

Why was it a mistake to claim your 17 year old? Are you not the custodial parent? What is the situation that makes it a mistake?

No one gets the child tax credit for a child who was 17 at the end of 2023, but you still get the $500 credit for other dependents instead.

You can get EIC for a qualified dependent child up to age 19, or even 23 if they are a full-time student.

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Why was it a mistake to claim your 17 year old? Are you not the custodial parent? What is the situation that makes it a mistake?

No one gets the child tax credit for a child who was 17 at the end of 2023, but you still get the $500 credit for other dependents instead.

You can get EIC for a qualified dependent child up to age 19, or even 23 if they are a full-time student.

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keymoney40Author

Thanks. No I didn't claim him accidentally. He is my son I'm his custodial parent. The reason why I asked this because of his age I didn't know if I would have been qualified for the EIC. Now that you have explained it to me I understand now and I didn't make a mistake on claiming him as my dependent. Should have known it was correct wasn't rejected. Just to much different information was being said so I just needed to find out the real facts. Thanks again.