Deductions & credits

There are two types of dependent: Qualifying Child and Qualifying Relative.

You can't claim her as a Qualifying Child because she lived with you less than half the year and was not away at school during that time.

You could claim her as a Qualifying Relative IF you provided more than half of her support in 2016 AND she had gross 2016 income of less than $4050.

If she fails either of the Qualifying Relative criteria, you can't claim her as a dependent.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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