As per xmasbaby0, there are rules for claiming dependents. There are basically five tests to determine if your children can be claimed by you as a dependent on your tax return.
They are as follows:
- They must be your child, adopted child or foster child, brother or sister or a descendant of one of these. (i.e. This requirement is met if they are her grandchildren.)
- They lived with you more than half of the year (these exceptions apply).
- They are under the age of 19 (unless they are a full-time student. In that case it is age 24. They can be any age if totally and permanently disabled.
- You provided more than half of their support
- The child does not file a joint return with anyone else (unless to claim a refund of taxes paid or withheld).
Click here for additional information regarding dependents.
Click here for additional information on who you can claim as a dependent.
Click here for additional information on how to claim a dependent.
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