My son was 17 until Jan. 31, 2025. I am not receiving the child credit for him for 2024?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

The child must be under the age of 17 on 12/31/2024 to be eligible for the child tax credit in 2024.  If they are age 17 or older then they are only eligible for the Other Dependent Credit of $500.

[kaylee0816]

@DoninGA That is why I am confused. He was 17.... he just turned 18 last month (Jan 31st)

[DoninGA]

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@kaylee0816 wrote:

@DoninGA That is why I am confused. He was 17.... he just turned 18 last month (Jan 31st)

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As previously stated - The child must be under the age of 17 on 12/31/2024 to be eligible for the child tax credit in 2024

If the child was 17 at any time in 2024 they are not eligible for the child tax credit.

[kaylee0816]

@DoninGA OHH under 17. Gotcha. Thank you! I guess I was just reading what I wanted it to say! Thanks again