AnnetteB6
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

If you are claiming a child on your return and you received the Credit for Other Dependents instead of the Child Tax Credit, then it is most likely due to your child turning 17 years old during 2019.  This will disqualify your dependent for the Child Tax Credit.

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