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LC09
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"Was a full-time student in 2024" appears as an option for one dependent child but not the other. How can I select "Was a full-time student in 2024" for both children?

 
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MindyB
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"Was a full-time student in 2024" appears as an option for one dependent child but not the other. How can I select "Was a full-time student in 2024" for both children?

We'd love to help you complete your tax return, but need more information. Can you please clarify the ages of the children?

Hal_Al
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"Was a full-time student in 2024" appears as an option for one dependent child but not the other. How can I select "Was a full-time student in 2024" for both children?

You don't get that if the birthdate indicates they are under 19.

A child can be a "qualifying child" dependent if He is under age 19, or under 24 if a full time student for at least 5 months of the year, or is totally & permanently disabled.

 

So, student status doesn't matter if he is under 19, at that point in the interview.

 

Later, at educational expenses, you will be given a chance to label his student status, for purposes of claiming the education credit. 

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