Child tax credit in Turbotax limited to under 17, IRS 1040 directions say under 19

[ronbliss]

I noticed Turbo tax limited my 17 year old son to the $500 dependent tax credit rather than the $2000 child tax credit.  The IRS directions indicate children under 19 meet the requirements for the child tax credit. Which is right? (seems like the IRS and Turbotax has a problem)

[SweetieJean]

You may be looking at the requirements for a Dependent. Otherwise, please post a link.

[DoninGA]

No the age to be eligible for the child tax credit is under age 17.  See IRS Publication 972 page 3 - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p972.pdf#page=3