why cant I have the child tax credit for my 17 year old
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Tax Geek
A qualifying child Is under age 17 at the end of the calendar year in which your tax year begins,
If you provide more than 50% of your daughter's support you can claim her.
Jennifer H Stokes, Licensed CPA www.TaxDeductionsByOccupation.com
A curious person
The child tax credit cuts off at 17. You can probably take a personal exemption for her.
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