If a child was 16 for the majority of 2023 (dob 12/12/06) do we still qualify to claim him as a 16 year old for 2023?

khokanson101 · ‎February 8, 2024

Even though he was 17 as of 12/12/23?

CatinaT1 · ‎February 8, 2024

No. It's the child's age as on December 31 of the tax year.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎February 8, 2024

You can claim your son as a dependent, but if he turned 17 in 2023 you do not get the child tax credit for him. You lose that in the year they turn 17 even he had 17 candles on the cake on December 31. Instead you get the $500 credit for other dependents, which is used to reduce your tax liability. it is not a refundable credit.

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If a child was 16 for the majority of 2023 (dob 12/12/06) do we still qualify to claim him as a 16 year old for 2023?