@steveb1972 Something is not right. If you do not claim him as a dependent then you would be filing as Single, where the Standard Deduction is $14,600 AND you would not be receiving the $500 Other Dependent credit.
If you do claim him as a dependent, by selecting that he lived in your home for the Whole Year (Temporary absences while away at college are considered living with you.) And you provided over one-half the cost to maintain your home, you would be eligible for Head of Household filing status, where the Standard Deduction is $21,900 and you would receive the $500 Other Dependent credit.
Delete him as your dependent and re-enter. Carefully answer all the questions presented when entering the dependent.
