MayaD
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Deductions & credits

No. You can still claim him/her as dependent. 

 To claim your child as your dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test:

  • To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you or your spouse if filing jointly and either younger than 19 years old or be a "student" younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year.
  • There's no age limit if your child is "permanently and totally disabled" or meets the qualifying relative test.

Your child might need to file his/her own return even when claimed as dependent on your return. 

Do I need to file my own taxes if I'm a dependent?

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