I'm married filing jointly with 2 dependent kids, but am only receiving a total of $1,000 in child tax credits.

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September 25, 2025
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My income is around $92,000

Bsch4477

Level 15

If your dependents are over age 16 you would be entitled to $500 for each.

Opus 17

Level 15

Exactly $500 is the credit for "other dependents." Reasons for this can include:

child is age 17 or older (double check the birthdate)
child is not a blood relative or legally adopted or a stepchild by marriage (review your answers in the interview)
child did not live with you in your home more than half the year (if you select 6 months, turbotax reads that as exactly half, not more than half; you need to select 7 months or more.)
Child provided more than half their own support (check your answer in the interview)
Child does not have a valid SSN.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-tax-credit-or-the-credit-for-other-dependents

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