Child turning 18 in 2022

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January 26, 2022
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My child is turning 18 in 2022. He is going to keep living with us and he will be depending on us for lodging, food, etc. He plans on working a part time job, where he will likely not make enough in 2022 to have to file himself. My question is: Since he will still be depending on us, can we still claim him as a dependent on our 2022 tax filing next year? Will there be a point in the future, were he would not qualify as being a dependent on us as long as we are providing for him going forward and he still retains a part time job? Thank you

xmasbaby0

Level 15

So in 2022 he will still be under the age of 19? You will still be able to claim him as a dependent for 2022 even if he has a job.

In the year that he turns 19, then claiming him will depend on whether he is a full-time student or how much he earns.

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

MY DEPENDENT HAD A JOB

If your dependent has a W-2 for his after-school job, summer job, etc. you do not include the information on your own return. You can still claim your child as a dependent on your own return. He/she can file his own return for a refund of some of his withheld wages (he won’t get back anything for Social Security or Medicare), but MUST indicate on it that he can be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return. (Supervise this closely or prepare it for him!)

If your dependent’s earnings were over $400 and were reported on a 1099Misc or 1099NEC then he must file a return and pay self-employment tax for Social Security and Medicare.

You might also want to use free software from the IRS Free File versions:

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3113432-who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2021 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

They're related to you.
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).

No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.

They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

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 U.S. 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 $4,300 in 2021.
You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

Related Information:

HelenC12

Level 15

There isn't a set dollar amount that your child can earn and no longer be your dependent. Your dependent must meet the requirements to be a dependent no matter how much they earn.

For example: if your child earns $20,000 from a part-time job and doesn't use it to support themselves, you still financially support/provide over 50% of their care, they would still qualify as your dependent.
TurboTax will ask you dependent requirement questions when you enter your child.

Additional information:

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MinhT1

Level 15

You do not report your son's income on your return.

You can claim him as a dependent.

If his income is wages reported on form W-2, he is not required to file a tax return if he earned less than $12,550. However, if he had taxes withheld, he can file a tax return to claim a refund.

If his income is self-employed income reported on form 1099-NEC, he is required to file a tax return if he earned more than $400.

If he files a tax return, he has to indicate in TurboTax that he can be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

When he will be 19 (or 24 if he is a full-time student), you will no longer be able to claim him as a dependent if he has gross income of more than $4,300 (adjusted each tax year).

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