In the "You and Your Family" section, there is a question that asks:
"How many months has XXXXX lived you in 2021?
Claiming XXXXX as a dependent involves counting each month they lived with you in 2021.
If your child was away at college, count the number of months away as having lived with you."
I entered 6 months. Because of this, Turbotax indicates that my child can't be claimed as dependent.
However, I discovered (after the fact) in IRS Publication 17 page 29: Temporary absences. Your child is considered to have lived with you during periods of time when one of you, or both, are temporarily absent due to special circumstances such as:
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Illness,
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Education,
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Business,
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Vacation,
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Military service, or
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Detention in a juvenile facility.
Why does Turbotax not allow my child to be claimed as a dependent if they were gone due to education?
Unfortunately, I have already submitted my tax return. How can I correct this and get the deductions and credits I should have been entitled to?
