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allnewang
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My son attends school why can't I claim him as a student

 
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Hal_Al
Level 15

My son attends school why can't I claim him as a student

In the personal info/dependent  interview section of Turbotax (TT), TT will not ask for student status if the birthday you entered indicates your child is under 19. This is because any child under 19 qualifies as a qualifying child  dependent. If the child is 19-23, he must be a full time student to qualify.

If you are wanting to claim education expenses, you will enter those at deductions & credits/education. At that time TT will ask for the dependent's student info.

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Hal_Al
Level 15

My son attends school why can't I claim him as a student

In the personal info/dependent  interview section of Turbotax (TT), TT will not ask for student status if the birthday you entered indicates your child is under 19. This is because any child under 19 qualifies as a qualifying child  dependent. If the child is 19-23, he must be a full time student to qualify.

If you are wanting to claim education expenses, you will enter those at deductions & credits/education. At that time TT will ask for the dependent's student info.

gunman67
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My son attends school why can't I claim him as a student

I  will not use this program  when  it is  giving  wrong  answers

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