Can we claim our son as a dependent or relative on the 2016 taxes? in 2016, he was a college student; he turned 24; he lived in our house; he earned more than $4,050.
Since he was age 24 in 2016 he can no longer be claimed as a dependent under the Qualifying Child rules where his income would not be a factor in claiming him. To claim him as a dependent under the Qualifying Relative rules his gross income must be less than $4,050 in 2016. Since his income was $4,050 or more then no one can claim him as a dependent.
