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Level 1
posted Jul 14, 2020 6:12:40 AM

Child Tax credit

This year Turbo Tax is classifying my daughter as a credit for other dependent, instead of the Child Tax Credit.  She is turned 14 in May.  Why is this happening?  Why can not get the maximum $2000 credit instead of the $500 (other dependent)?

 

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Level 1
Jul 14, 2020 7:25:20 AM

Hi.  Thanks for the help.  I figured out I had check a box where you add the social security number.  The question about my daughter being able to have employment with her Social Security  Number.   It should have been left blank.  

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Level 15
Jul 14, 2020 6:14:54 AM

Check the date of her birthday that you entered. She should still make you eligible for the child tax credit until the year she turns 17. 

Level 1
Jul 14, 2020 7:25:20 AM

Hi.  Thanks for the help.  I figured out I had check a box where you add the social security number.  The question about my daughter being able to have employment with her Social Security  Number.   It should have been left blank.