topic I have 2 children under 17 (10 & 12), but it says the 10-YO counts for the full $2000 dependent credit, but the 12-YO is showing as $500, and Turbo tax won't say why. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

I have 2 children under 17 (10 & 12), but it says the 10-YO counts for the full $2000 dependent credit, but the 12-YO is showing as $500, and Turbo tax won't say why.

matthew-t-vance — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:33:07 GMT

Re: I have 2 children under 17 (10 & 12), but it says the 10-YO counts for the full $2000 dependent credit, but the 12-YO is showing as $500, and Turbo tax won't say why.

DoninGA — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:48:17 GMT

You must have answered one of the questions wrong for the 12 year old in the My Info section of the TurboTax online program.

It may be easier to just delete them as a dependent and then re-enter. Carefully review your answer to each question.

Re: I have 2 children under 17 (10 & 12), but it says the 10-YO counts for the full $2000 dependent credit, but the 12-YO is showing as $500, and Turbo tax won't say why.

matthew-t-vance — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:38:21 GMT

Thanks so much for the reply. I tried that, but it still only credits him for the $500. the AI message that generates says...
"Owen does not qualify for the Child Tax Credit because his Social Security number is not valid for employment. However, he does qualify for the $500 Other Dependent Credit."

Re: I have 2 children under 17 (10 & 12), but it says the 10-YO counts for the full $2000 dependent credit, but the 12-YO is showing as $500, and Turbo tax won't say why.

DoninGA — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:55:23 GMT

@matthew-t-vance wrote:

Thanks so much for the reply. I tried that, but it still only credits him for the $500. the AI message that generates says...
"Owen does not qualify for the Child Tax Credit because his Social Security number is not valid for employment. However, he does qualify for the $500 Other Dependent Credit."

Go back to the section where you entered the Social Security number an uncheck the box labeled "not valid for employment".

Re: I have 2 children under 17 (10 & 12), but it says the 10-YO counts for the full $2000 dependent credit, but the 12-YO is showing as $500, and Turbo tax won't say why.

matthew-t-vance — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:07:14 GMT

You're a lifesaver. Thank you!