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My son turned 17 on 09/01/2017. Why can I not claim him? He is still in public school.

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June 1, 2019
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Best answer by xmasbaby0

If your child turned 17 in 2016, even on the last day of 2016, you do not get the child tax credit. There are no exceptions to the rule. You can still claim your child as a dependent.

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If your child turned 17 in 2016, even on the last day of 2016, you do not get the child tax credit. There are no exceptions to the rule. You can still claim your child as a dependent.

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