Child Tax Credit for Adults

[ndav]

Hello,

Can I claim the Child Tax Credit if my parent lives with me?

[DoninGA]

The child tax credit is only available for your dependent children under the age of 17.

[dsoile]

Hello ndav

Unfortunately you cannot claim the Child Tax Credit, since this credit is specifically for dependents that is classified as a qualifying child. However, depending on specific circumstances surrounding your parent living with you, you could be eligible for Credit for Other Dependents

Here is criteria for Child Tax Credit

• child must be under 17 years of age at end of the tax year
• must be a child, step-child, foster child, adopted child, sibling, step-sibling, half-sibling, or descendant of any of these
• child must have a SSN
• child must live with you >50% of the time 
• child did not provide >50% of their support
• child is US citizen, resident alien, or US national

[ndav]

Thank you.