topic Why does the system state that my Qualifying Child(NOT Qualifying Relatives) qualifies for the $500 Other Dependent Credit only if her income is under $5,050? in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Why does the system state that my Qualifying Child(NOT Qualifying Relatives) qualifies for the $500 Other Dependent Credit only if her income is under $5,050?

leoclam — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:32:39 GMT

As a Qualifying Child, her income should not affect eligibility for this credit, as the $5,050 limit applies only to Qualifying Relatives.

Re: Why does the system state that my Qualifying Child(NOT Qualifying Relatives) qualifies for the $500 Other Dependent Credit only if her income is under $5,050?

Opus 17 — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:22:02 GMT

You should not even be asked about their income if you have entered them correctly as a qualifying child. Either they have aged out, or you answered one of the other questions incorrectly. Try deleting them as a dependent and starting over.

Re: Why does the system state that my Qualifying Child(NOT Qualifying Relatives) qualifies for the $500 Other Dependent Credit only if her income is under $5,050?

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:22:32 GMT

If she is over the age of 16, you do not get the child tax credit. You get the $500 credit for other dependents. How old is she?

Re: Why does the system state that my Qualifying Child(NOT Qualifying Relatives) qualifies for the $500 Other Dependent Credit only if her income is under $5,050?

DoninGA — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:24:00 GMT

If the dependent is under the age of 17 or a full time student under the age of 24, then you answered a question incorrectly concerning the dependent.

Delete the dependent and then re-enter. Carefully review each answer given when entering the dependent again.