Why is my child tax credit lower this year than last year? I have a 15 yr old and 17yr old

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

The child must be under the age of 17 on the last day of the year to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit.

[Nshannon1113]

would the amount be low or higher for the 15yr old

[DoninGA]

The maximum Child Tax Credit in 2017 is $1,000 per child under the age of 17.

[Nshannon1113]

Thank you