Turbo tax is saying I don't qualify for the child tax credit because my child is 18 they did not turn 18 until January 2025 how do I get this corrected in turbo tax
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DoninGA
Level 15
Jan 31, 2025 5:24:58 AM
For the Child Tax Credit on a 2024 tax return the child must be under the age of 17 on 12/31/2024. If the child is age 17 or older then they are only eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500
xmasbaby0
Level 15
Jan 31, 2025 5:25:37 AM
You lose the child tax credit when the child turns 17. If the child was older than 16 at the end of 2024, you get the $500 credit for other dependents instead.