When claiming someone as a dependent, be sure to indicate all the IRS requirements, such as:
- Age: Under age 19 at the end of the year, or under age 24 at the end of the year and a full-time student for at least 5 months of the year.
- Residency: Your child must live in the same home as you for more than half of the tax year.
- Joint Return: Your child must not have filed a joint return with another person.
Other IRS criteria may apply. To see more detailed information, go to the link below:
Rules for claiming dependents
