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Yes. You may still claim your child as your dependent.
She is still a qualifying child, according to the IRS Qualifying Child Rules.
Additionally, her earned income does not cover more than half of her support.
When filing her own return for her W-2, she should indicate that someone else can claim her on their return (you).
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‎February 9, 2026
2:12 PM