Why is one of my two children only giving a $500 credit, while the other child gives the full $2,000 Child tax credit? One child is 14, the other 17.

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The 17 year old is no longer eligible for the Child Tax Credit. They are now eligible for the Other Dependent Credit of $500.

Because a child 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent Credit.

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