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Does he need to file a return, or should he? He paid  Fed Tax of $225.00.  He files to get a refund of the taxes withheld ... but he is still your dependent.

Can we, or should we claim him as a Dependent? added note, our combined income is over 160K  He is your dependent period.

Can, or should we claim his higher education interest?  added note, our combined income is over 160K.  Neither of you  will get a deduction for the student loan interest in this situation and you can only claim it if you pay it and the 1098-E is in your name.