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posted May 31, 2019 9:28:20 PM

I received $1000 from the child tax credit last year. A friend said they received $3500? How does that work?

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Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 9:28:22 PM

The child tax credit is up to $1000 per child. Your friend either has more children than you, or is mistaken.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/7-Requirements-for-the-Child-Tax-Credit/INF156...

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Expert Alumni
May 31, 2019 9:28:22 PM

The child tax credit is up to $1000 per child. Your friend either has more children than you, or is mistaken.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/7-Requirements-for-the-Child-Tax-Credit/INF156...