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And on the screen titled "Less common situations for your child" one of those check boxes has to do with "support." It's asking you to indicate if the child paid more than half of their own living expenses. That's a common one to answer wrong since some people think it's asking if the parent provided over half the living expenses, when it's actually asking if the child provided more than half of their own support. So on that screen with a list of check boxes read the question carefully and answer appropriately.
NOTE: If the child is older than 18, you may have encountered an earlier Yes or No question asking if YOU provided over half of the child's living expenses. But on the subsequent screen "Less common situations for your child" which lists various situations, it will ask if the child provided more than half of their own living expenses.
EDITED for clarity 12/22/2025 8:30 PM Pacific