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Why is it not calculating the child tax deduction for my 17 year old? She’s still a dependent

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April 22, 2020
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Your child is too old (over 16). This comes as a big surprise to many parents the year their child turns 17. A child over age 16 no longer qualifies for the Child Tax credit (CTC). You can still claim your child, as a dependent. What you can't claim is the Child tax credit. Although a child can still be a student dependent through age 23, and a qualifying child for EIC, the Child Tax Credit expires the year they turn 17 and you no longer get the $2000 CTC. Instead you will get the non-refundable (up to) $500 Other Dependent Credit.