My son will turn 17 in Dec 2017, how will that affect next years return?

[Texas Roger · Accepted solution]

If you have been claiming the dependency exemption and been getting the $1000 child tax credit, you will lose that for 2017 since it is for dependents under age 17. Nothing else will change.

[bobbyb421]

Please excuse me, but I am a tax dummy, so does that mean my return will be $1000 less?

[Texas Roger]

Yes your refund may be $1000 less.

[Texas Roger]

Yes your refund may be $1000 less.

[bobbyb421]

Thank you