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Level 2
February 9, 2026
Question

Child tax credit

My son who is disabled with aultizum. Lives with me. He turned 17 the beginning of November can I claim the child tax credit? An is there anything else I can possibly claim.?

5 replies

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
February 9, 2026

A dependent child age 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500.

nitwit61Author
Level 2
February 9, 2026

Um my son was 16 for 10 months. In 2025. An he's disabled an I'm 65 on SS. 500 doesn't buy my son food for a month. There's no exseptions? I make less then 20 grand a year. I get no public assistance. 

DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
February 9, 2026

Sorry, no exceptions.  That is from the tax code.