CTC/AOTC DUE DILIGENCE WORK SHEET LINE 4 HAS AGE 17? SHOULD IT NOT BE AGE 18 FOR 2021?

[dpatterson1171]

PRO SERIES BASIC - LINE 4 OF THE CTC/AOTC DUE DILIGENCE WORK SHEET ASKS IF THE CHILD IS UNDER AGE 17 AT THE END OF 2021.  

SHOULD THAT NOT READ AGE 18 AT THE END OF  2021?

[TAXOH · Accepted solution]

It should but the worksheet doesn't matter if you know it is wrong cause it doesn't get sent to the IRS. 

[dpatterson1171]

Agree - thanks but someone who has a child at age 17 may answer the questions incorrectly.  It is an auto field but technically the worksheet should reflect the correct age.  Thanks for your clarification.  

[TAXOH]

It's still a good idea to post, because some preparers might not know it is wrong and answer it wrong,