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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:53:40 AM

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

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 11:53:41 AM

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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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 11:53:41 AM

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!