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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:14:38 PM

Hi. is it not at the age of 18 when you can no longer claim your kids for child credis?

im being told that since my child turns 17 in 2018 i wont be able to get the credit next year

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 7:14:40 PM

If your child turned 17 in 2017, even on the last day of 2017, you do not get the child tax credit.  There are no exceptions to the rule.  You can still claim your child as a dependent.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 7:14:40 PM

If your child turned 17 in 2017, even on the last day of 2017, you do not get the child tax credit.  There are no exceptions to the rule.  You can still claim your child as a dependent.