Why is TurboTax is defaulting to the $500 child tax credit when I believe it should be $2200. My daughter was 17 at end of year 2025.

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Why is TurboTax is defaulting to the $500 child tax credit when I believe it should be $2200. My daughter was 17 at end of year 2025.

The Child Tax Credit is only available if the child is under the age of 17. A child age 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500.

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Why is TurboTax is defaulting to the $500 child tax credit when I believe it should be $2200. My daughter was 17 at end of year 2025.

The Child Tax Credit is only available if the child is under the age of 17. A child age 17 or older is only eligible for the Other Dependent credit of $500.

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