Exactly $500 is the credit for "other dependents." Reasons for this can include:
- child is age 17 or older (double check the birthdate)
- child is not a blood relative or legally adopted or a stepchild by marriage (review your answers in the interview)
- child did not live with you in your home more than half the year (if you select 6 months, turbotax reads that as exactly half, not more than half; you need to select 7 months or more.)
- Child provided more than half their own support (check your answer in the interview)
- Child does not have a valid SSN.
