Why is Turbo Tax applying the Child Tax Credit when I am not eligible for it

[ahaniwalt]

I have 1 dependent who was 18 at the end of 2024 so is not eligible for the child tax credit. Turbo Tax is applying $500 for the child tax credit and I can't seem to find a way to remove it since we are not eligible for it.

[VolvoGirl]

$500 is not for the Child Tax Credit .  It is for the Other Dependent credit.  It is right.  

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

You lost the $2000 child tax credit when your child turned 17, but you can still get the $500 credit for other dependents for them.  It will be on line 19 of your Form 1040.

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/does-my-childdependent-qualify-for-the-child-tax-credit-or-the-credit-f...

[DoninGA]

When the dependent is age 17 or older they are only eligible for the Other Dependent Credit of $500. 

The $2,000 Child Tax Credit is only available for a dependent child under the age of 17.