DaveF1006
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Yes, this would be $5050 per dependent.  Also, to claim as a dependent child, your daughter would need to live with you for at least 1/2 year to qualify to be your dependent, as a disabled adult. 

 

To qualify as a qualifying relative In addition to the $5050 income stipulation, your son-in-law would need to be a member of your household for the entire year to qualify to be your dependent. Your child is an exception. If she is a qualifying relative instead of a child, she does not need to be a member of your household to qualify as a dependent at any time during the year..

 

If for any reason you decide to claim your daughter as a dependent, they would need to report on their joint return that your daughter is a dependent of someone else. You may wish to talk to your daughter and her spouse to see if this is something they are willing to do since it would impact their tax return.

 

If you claim your daughter as a disabled adult, you must have any documentation from a doctor or health care provider certifying the disability.

 

Rules for Claiming Dependents

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