My son meets all the tests for a qualifying child. He is a 21yo full-time student, and we paid more than half of his expenses. Why does the $5,050 income limit apply?

The IRS site has the caution: "If your gross income was $5,050 or more, you usually can't be claimed as a dependent unless you are a qualifying child. " He seems to be a qualifying child, so why does TurboTax say he earned too much?

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Level 15

Feb 1, 2025 10:31:57 AM

Review your answers for claiming him as a dependent in the My Info section of the program.

You needed to select that he lived in your home for the Whole year, that he was a full time student, that no one else in the home provided support, that you provided over one-half of his support. that you did NOT check the box labeled "not valid for employment" in the Social Security number section, that he did not earn $5,050 or more in 2024,

If all of your answer are correct then delete him as a dependent and re-enter.

Level 15

Feb 1, 2025 10:33:02 AM

You do not get the $5050 income question, if your previous answers indicate that your student is a Qualifying Child. Go back and check your answers.

Some users have reported a previous glitch that has been fixed. Be sure you have the latest updates.

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My son meets all the tests for a qualifying child. He is a 21yo full-time student, and we paid more than half of his expenses. Why does the $5,050 income limit apply?