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June 1, 2019
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Why is one of my children not counted as a deduction?

  • June 1, 2019
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She is 17, but lived with me all year and I am legally entitled to claim her as a dependent this year.
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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June 1, 2019

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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