Child tax credit

[mhaelve]

How much tax credit for 17 years old with permanent disability??

[DoninGA]

A child age 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500.  Being disabled is not relevant for this particular credit.

[MinhT1]

There is no additional Child tax credit for children with permanent disability. For a disabled child aged 17, the child tax credit is $500 (Other Dependent credit).

However, a disabled child can be a qualifying child for the earned Income credit at any age. A disabled child at any age is eligible for the Child and Dependent Care credit.

[mhaelve]

Can you explain EIC in laymen’s term? Thank you.

[MinhT1]

The Earned Income credit is a refundable credit available to low to moderate income taxpayers with income from a job or self-employment.

It's refundable, meaning that after eliminating your tax liability, any surplus will be paid to you as a refund.

You can read this TurboTax article for more information.