Currently looking at the IRS rules on dependents, and I get a bit confused. At the end of 2021, I am 24 years old, and a full-time professional student that also works and made more than the standard deduction amount. I also have student loans. Based on my understanding, would I not meet the qualifying child criteria? Do student loans count as part of providing my own support if I am primarily responsible for paying it back? In that sense, would I also not meet the qualifying relative criteria? Therefore would my parents not be able to claim me as a dependent?
