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Victor and Vivian have a very diverse family. Which of the following children wo

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Question

Victor and Vivian have a very diverse family. Which of the following children would not be a qualifying child for the purpose of claiming the child tax credit in 2017?

A. Vivian's granddaughter, who turned 4 in 2017 and lives with Victor and Vivian for more than half of the year.

B. Victor's brother, who turned 16 in 2017 and lives with Victor and Vivian for more than half of the year.

C. Victor and Vivian's daughter, who turned 17 in 2017 and does not provide more than half of her support.

D. Victor and Vivian's son, who born on October 21, 2017.

Explanation / Answer

As   per the Age test criteria to be satisfied-- To qualify, a child must have been under age 17 (i.e., 16 years old or younger) at the end of the tax year ie. 2017 for which the child tax credit is claimed. So, the answer is C. Victor and Vivian's daughter, who turned 17 in 2017 and does not provide more than half of her support.