Why does tax credit only add up to $2,700? Last year we received $2,000 per child adding up to $4,000.

starrfranco · ‎January 16, 2026

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Did one of them turn 17? If someone turned 17, you get $2200 for one who is under 17 and the $500 credit for other dependents for the other one.

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

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starrfranco

He did turn 17 last year. That makes sense. Thanks!

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