It depends. You did not say how old your child was. Assuming your child is over age 18, of if a full-time student, over age 23, then you can claim him or her as your dependent if:
- Household Member or Relationship. The person must live with you for the whole year (excluding temporary absences) except for certain relatives. You may claim the following persons even if they did not live with you for the whole year: child, parent, brother/sister, stepparent, stepchild, step brother/sister, half-brother/half-sister, grandparent, grandchild, son-in-law/daughter-in-law, mother-in-law/father-in-law, and/or brother-in-law/sister-in-law (cousins do not meet the relationship test).
- Gross Income. Your relative made less than $4,300.
- Support. You must have provided more than half of your child’s support.
Youy child would not be eligible for a stimulus payment if you are claiming him or her.
The IRS says you are not eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit if any of the following applies:
- You may be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s 2020 return (for example, a child or student who may be claimed on a parent’s return or a dependent parent who may be claimed on an adult child’s return).
- You do not have a Social Security number that is valid for employment issued before the due date of your 2020 tax return (including extensions). Some exceptions apply for those who file married filing jointly where only one spouse must have a valid Social Security number to claim RRC.
- You are a nonresident alien.
- You are an estate or trust.
Refer to Recovery Rebate Credit — Topic B: Eligibility
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