age for child tax credit
Depending on your income and the age of your children, you could score a hefty income tax credit and possibly earn a tax refund. If you have children who are under age 17 at of the end of the calendar year, you can get a tax credit of up to $1,000 per child on your tax return. A tax credit reduces your tax bill dollar-for-dollar, so three qualifying children, for example, can cut what you owe Uncle Sam by $3,000.