rubs1998
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Yes he meets all the requirements for a qualified relative:

 

Qualifying relative

  • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They lived with you the entire year.
  • They made less than $4,050 in 2017.
  • You provided more than half of their financial support

I didn’t see any information on an age restriction.  Is this there a new age requirement?  We lived together all year and he didn’t receive any financial aid for school.  My income was enough to provide 100% support.