MarilynG1
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@Misty527 Click this link for info on Claiming a Dependent.

 

If your son turned 19 in 2020 and was not a college student, you won't receive the Child Tax Credit for him. 

 

If he earned less than $4300, you may get a $500 credit for him as an 'Other Dependent'.  

 

This could account for the difference between last year's refund and this year's. 

 

 

 

 

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