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

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

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

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

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...

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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

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.

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