This is more of a general tax question
My son was 18/19 years old in 2021. Lived at home full time. Went to college part time. Earned approximately $8000 in 2021.
According to the rules I can't claim him as a dependent because he didn't go to school full time and earned more than $4300 in 2021. Even though I paid for his housing, medical, medical insurance, auto insurance, etc. - basically "supported" him all year.
It seems strange that $4300 earnings and not going to school full time all year are the two deciding factors.
Just curious if there is more to it.
