Do we get the tax credit for a child 17 or 18 years of age still in highschool? Can we still claim a son 18 if he is still in high school?
2007-01-28 04:51:53 · 7 answers · asked by JOANN B 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
I got this info from the IRS website. beleive me I hate my son just turned 18 this year on 1-10, and we could really use it.
Who can claim the Child Tax Credit?
A qualifying child must be all of the following:
Under age 17 at the end of 2006.
A citizen or resident of the United States.
Someone who lived with you for more than half of 2006, or who lived apart due to divorce or separation and for whom you're entitled to an exemption.
Your:
Son, daughter, adopted child, stepchild, or a descendent of any of them (for example your grandchild).
Brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, or a descendent of any of them (for example, your niece or nephew).
Foster child placed with you by an authorized placement agency.
2007-01-28 05:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by Leeanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though you might be able to claim them as a dependent, the child tax credit stops the year they turn 17.
2007-01-28 06:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You can even claim them as they go into college, here's the catch: they can't claim themselves! If your son had earned income and is filing a return he may claim himself as a dependent, if he does this you SHOULD not claim him! You'll run into problems... If this is the case (that he does have income and is filing) I would suggest to him that he NOT claim himself, because you claiming him is a larger exemption because he is a child than if he claims himself (work a deal out with him!) try running both of your taxes each way (claiming and not claiming him) and see the difference on both of your returns. You should end up filing in the way that provides the largest net return. Have fun filing taxes!
2007-01-28 05:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by AriesJWR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I m interior an same difficulty. My son did not turn 17 till December of 2015; notwithstanding, we now no longer get the tax credit. certain I knew it become coming yet merely remembered at the same time as i began doing my taxes. i trust your discomfort...wager i am going to ought to get used to it.
2016-12-03 03:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The child must be UNDER age 17.
2007-01-28 05:07:32 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-28 04:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by james h 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i think os
2007-01-28 04:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by Shelby 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋