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Yes, you can claim her, as the information you provided confirms she met all the rules, shared below. Make sure you check the box in TurboTax that indicated she was a full-time student in 2024 in the interview section.
Here are the rules for a qualifying child, from Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes:
- "Are they related to you? The child can be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, stepbrother, stepsister, adopted child or an offspring of any of them.
- Do they meet the age requirement? Your child must be under age 19 or, if a full-time student, under age 24. There's no age limit if your child is permanently and totally disabled.
- Do they live with you? Your child must live with you for more than half the year, but several exceptions apply.
- Do you financially support them? Your child may have a job, but they cannot provide more than half of their own support.
Also, she will not qualify for the child tax credit, but she may qualify for the $500 credit for other dependents.
Here is some more detailed information: Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes.
Your daughter does need to file her own tax return, as she has made more than the standard deduction of $14,600. She will indicate on her return that someone else can claim her. See this helpful article for more information: Do I need to file my own taxes if I'm a dependent?
