It depends. However, if you are talking about the Child...

Why am I not getting a credit for my 17 year old daughter? The box is not checked by her name?

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It depends. However, if you are talking about the Child Tax Credit, you are correct. Once a child turns 17, they are no longer eligible for you to receive this credit. Please see this FAQ which provides more information on this subject: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4338869

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