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posted Jan 31, 2024 4:55:03 PM

Can a homeschooled student be considered a 'full-time student'?

16-year-old homeschooled high school student filing taxes for the first time. Can I mark the 'I was a full-time student' box since I am enrolled in a cover school and participating full time in curriculum schoolwork?

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Level 15
Jan 31, 2024 6:24:28 PM

There is no tax reason for a taxpayer to indicate that their 16 year  old dependent  is a fulltime student.  FT student only matters when the dependent is over 18. 

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Level 15
Jan 31, 2024 4:56:14 PM

Yes.  Your sixteen year old is a full time student.

Level 15
Jan 31, 2024 6:24:28 PM

There is no tax reason for a taxpayer to indicate that their 16 year  old dependent  is a fulltime student.  FT student only matters when the dependent is over 18.