17 October 29th of 2017 do we still qualify for the eitc

[yoojoe]

my son turned 17 on October 29th 2017 do we qualify for the eitc

[CapB · Accepted solution]

No, if your dependent who turned 17 in the current tax year no longer qualifies for Child Tax Credit. To qualify, a child must have been under age 17 (i.e., 16 years old or younger) at the end of the tax year for which you claim the credit.

[samueljames2013]

My software has told me that my sone born last year in March does not qualify for the EIC because he "did not live with us in the US for more than 6 months". what?  Help please.