Hal_Al
Level 15

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That's correct. Personal exemptions for dependents (and the taxpayer himself) will no longer be allowed. It will be replaced by an  increase in the standard deduction . Which means dependents, other than children, are near worthless. Having a dependent might qualify you for Head of household, if you are not married

There never was an actual  tax credit for dependents. The dependent exemption was a $4050 deduction from income before tax was calculated.

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