LenaH
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No, you cannot not claim her as a dependent.

 

She would not qualify as a dependent under the qualifying child rules because she provided more than half of her own support for the year.

 

She also would not qualify as a dependent under the qualifying relative rules because she did not live with you, made over $4,300 and provided more than half of her financial support. 

 

Lastly, dependents on tax returns do not receive stimulus payments if they are 17 or older. She should be eligible to get the Recovery Rebate Credit since she will no longer be a dependent for the tax year. 

 

 

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