KrisD15
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

Yes, that is correct. 

The Child Tax Credit stops at age 17. 

 

You do get a credit for some children 17 and older, but that would be "Other Dependent" credit. 

This child could also be a factor for other credits, such as Child and Dependent Care Credit (a credit for childcare paid while you work) and for the earned Income Credit. 

 

 

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