dependent is not showing up as a full time student

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April 9, 2026
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I have an 18 year old high school (17 in 2025) student and a 20 year old college student. They both go to school full time. Why isn't the box checked when I do my final review of my federal return? I'm worried this will trigger an audit or when the information is transferred next year I will have problems. thanks

Vanessa A

Level 15

The 17 year old at the end of 2025 does not need to be marked as a student as he would qualify as a qualifying child due to age as long as he meets the rest of the criteria. The 20 year old needs to be a student in order to be a qualifying child since he is 20.

This will not trigger an audit as the form is correct (assuming your entries are correct)

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