KarenM90
Intuit Alumni

Deductions & credits

It depends.  Generally to qualify as a dependent your child would have to live with you at least 1/2 of the year and you would have to provide more than 1/2 of their support.

 

Here are a couple of links that will help you determine if your child qualifies as a dependent:  IRS Children with Disabilities  Who Can I claim as a Dependent

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