There are several reasons you may not be eligible to receive the Child Tax Credit:
- You’ve entered something wrong.
- Your child may be too old (over 16)
- Your income is too high.
- Your income is too low.
- You are the custodial parent and the non-custodial parent is claiming the dependent this year.
- Your tax liability isn't regular income tax, but is self-employment tax (FICA), early distribution penalty, or another type of additional tax, for which the CTC can't be used.
The maximum amount of the (CTC) is $2,000 for each qualifying child, and the maximum refundable additional Child Tax Credit is $1,700. To be eligible for the CTC. Your modified adjust gross income has to be under $400,000 for Married Filing Jointly or Qualified Widower and $200,000 for all other filing statuses. If you have children that are older than 16 at the end of 2024, they don't qualify you to get the CTC, but you may still be eligible to get the $500 non-refundable credit for Other Dependents instead.
In addition to the requirements listed above, you child must meet the following eligibility requirements to qualify for the Child Tax Credit.
- Be under 17 by 12/31/2024
- Be related to you (child, stepchild, foster or adopted child, sibling, or descendant of any of them)
- Have a Social Security Number
- Lived with you for more than half of the year
- Be a dependent on your tax return
- Didn't provide for more than half of their expenses
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. resident alien.
For more information, refer to the TurboTax Help articles: 2024 and 2025 Child Tax Credit: Top 7 Requirements, What's the Child Tax Credit?, and What is the Additional Child Tax Credit?
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