Yes, you can claim your 16-year-old as a dependent if she meets all of the requirements below:
For a Qualifying child
- They must be related to you.
- They can’t be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- They must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- If they are married, they can’t file a joint return with their spouse.
- They must be under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
- They must have lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
- They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.
For additional information, refer to the TurboTax article: Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return.
She'll have to file her own tax return with her W-2. to get a refund from any federal and/or state withholdings. When completing her taxes, make sure that she enters that she can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. Refer to the TurboTax article: How do I indicate that I can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return?
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