DianeC958
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

The Child Tax Credit is based on the age of the child.

 

If the child turns 17 during the year, they only qualify for Other Dependent Credit of $500, not the Child Tax Credit of $2,000.

 

Child Tax Credit

 

@ian-grinold

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"