Qualifying child
2 rules1 of 2 subsections
For purposes of this section—
(1) In general
(1)In general∀ 1#
The term “qualifying child” means a qualifying child of the taxpayer (as defined in section 152(c)) who has not attained age 17.
(2)Exception for certain noncitizens#
The term “qualifying child” shall not include any individual who would not be a dependent if subparagraph (A) of section 152(b)(3) were applied without regard to all that follows “resident of the United States”.