Why do I not qualify for the child tax credit when my son was not 17 until 08 of 2016.

kaoskid37 · ‎June 6, 2019

VolvoGirl · ‎June 6, 2019

Sorry they have to be UNDER 17 on Dec 31. It evens out because you got a full year of the Child Tax Credit they year he was born.

kaoskid37 · ‎June 6, 2019

On december 2016 or 2015

VolvoGirl · ‎June 6, 2019

You are doing a 2016 return. So under 17 on Dec 31, 2016.

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