Why is the age for child tax credit 17 and not 18?

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Because congress says so.

I have never heard an explanation for why they think it cost less to support a 17 year old, than a 16 year old!

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Because congress says so.

I have never heard an explanation for why they think it cost less to support a 17 year old, than a 16 year old!

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