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Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

There are other factors involved. You can use the tool at the following link on the IRS web site to determine whether you can claim the child as a dependent.


Whom May I Claim as a Dependent?


If you are asking about 2022, select 2021 when the IRS tool asks what year you are asking about. The only difference is the gross income limit for a qualifying relative. For 2022 it is $4,400 instead of $4,300. If you are talking about a minor child, it's not likely to make any difference. The child's gross income probably won't even come up.