For tax purposes, your age is whatever it is on December 31. So, if he was 17 at year-end, he does not qualify you for the Child Tax Credit. Your dependent has to be under the age of 17 on Dec. 31. He will still qualify you for the Family Tax Credit of $500 though.
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