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Education

Your full time college may qualify as dependent if they meet the requirements listed below:

Qualifying relative:

  • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
  • They made less than $5,050 in 2024.
  • You provided more than half of their financial support.

When claiming your child as dependent, you may qualify for the education credit and $500 Other dependent credit 

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