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My son is 17 is in high school and takes college credit classes. He is enrolled for fall classes. Why doesn't he qualify for child tax credit after meeting all others?
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January 28, 2020
11:51 PM
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Your child is too old (over 16). You can still claim your child, as a dependent. What you can't claim is the Child tax credit. This comes as a big surprise to many parents the year their child turns 17. A child over age 16 no longer qualifies for the Child Tax credit (CTC). Although a child can still be a student dependent through age 23, and a qualifying child for EIC, the Child Tax Credit expires the year they turn 17 and you no longer get the $2000 CTC. Instead you will get the non-refundable (up to) $500 Other Dependent Credit.
January 29, 2020
6:13 AM