Didn’t the child tax credit go up to $1,500. This year?

[VolvoGirl]

This year means for 2018.  So for the 2018 return you file next year in 2019.  And actually it goes up to 2,000.

[Jimesa]

No. Please see the below information for more details regarding the 2017 Tax Year:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301702

https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/child-tax-credit-glance