Why doesn't my daughter qualify for tax credit

Below are the rules to qualify for several tax credits. Depending on which credit you're referring to, go back through your answers to the TurboTax questions and make sure you've answered the questions correctly:

For the Child Tax Credit, your daughter must:

- be claimed as your dependent

- be under the age of 17 as of December 31

- have lived with you over half the year in the US (unless you're the noncustodial parent)

- be a US citizen, resident, or national with a valid SSN

- not have provided more than half of her own support

- not be married and filing a joint return

For the Earned Income Tax Credit, your daughter must:

- be under the age of 19 (or 24 if a full time student)

- have lived with you over half the year in the US

- not be married and filing a joint return

- be a US citizen, resident, or national with a valid SSN

Additionally, for Earned Income Credit, your income has to be under certain income limits.

For the Child Care Credit, your daughter myst:

- be under the age of 13 when the care was provided (partial credit for year she turns 13)

- have lived with you over half the year in the US

If you received tax free dependent care benefits from your employer in excess of $3,000, you would not be able to claim the child care credit.

If you were asking about a different credit or you meet the qualifications above for the credit you were asking about, please let us know so we can further assist you.