Can someone tell me how to know if I got the 3000/3600 child tax credit per child?

[ehuntsman116]

I have 4 kids, single mom, and claimed 3 of my 4 this year. Doesn't appear I got the correct credit

[Critter-3]

That is because this increase in the credit is not yet law yet and If/When  this ever makes it to the president's desk for a signature we will not know how this is to be implemented and on which tax year it will show up on so keep reading the papers for the upcoming details.  

[ehuntsman116]

Thanks. Guess I'm still confused. It looks like only 2 of my 3 got the child tax credit, my oldest who was 17 last year shows as 'other' dependent. But the credit is not the larger amount(that I now know hasn't been passed yet)

[VolvoGirl]

Right,  they have to be under 17 on December 31 to get the Child Tax Credit.

[ehuntsman116]

Under 17, or 17 and under. She wasn't 18 until this year. Thanks for replies everyone! 

[Critter-3]

UNDER 17 means 16 or younger in IRS speak.  

[VolvoGirl]

Right 16 and under.  Even if she turned 17 on December 31 she doesn't qualify.