Why was my child considered credit for other dependants

kylejo1991 · ‎April 16, 2020

CatinaT1 · ‎April 16, 2020

Make sure you marked she lived with you all 12 months. A child born during the tax year is always considered to have lived with you all 12 months.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

View solution in original post

DianeC958 · ‎April 16, 2020

If your child turned 17, during the tax year, they are no longer qualified for Child Tax Credit due to their age. They then are listed as Other Dependent and you receive a $500 credit for them on your return.

Child Tax Credit

@kylejo1991

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

kylejo1991 · ‎April 16, 2020

Well, my daughter is 7 months old, and we fit all the other criteria for child tax credit

CatinaT1 · ‎April 16, 2020

Make sure you marked she lived with you all 12 months. A child born during the tax year is always considered to have lived with you all 12 months.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Expert does your taxes

Do it yourself

Resources

Support

Why was my child considered credit for other dependants