It depends. If your son meets all of the requirements below, you may be able to claim your son as a dependent on your taxes.
- He must be related to you.
- He can’t be claimed as a dependent by someone else.
- He must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
- If he is married, he can’t file a joint return with his spouse.
- He must be under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
- He must have lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
- He didn't provide more than half of his own support for the year.
You may be eligible for the following tax benefits if you claim your son as your dependent.
- Earned Income Credit (EIC)
- Child Tax Credit
- Medical expense deduction
- Education Credits
If your son doesn't meet the requirements as your qualifying child, he may meet the requirements as your qualifying relative. For additional information, review the TurboTax article Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return.
If you do claim your son as your dependent and he files his own tax return, make sure that he indicates that someone else is claiming him as a dependent. Refer to the TurboTax article: How do I indicate that I can be claimed as a dependent on someone else's return?
@billmcse {Edited 2/7/24:10:06 am]
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