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Dependent child qualification

X101436 — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:25:15 GMT

My 20 year old son went to technical school full time through March 2024 and then got a full time job (and made more than $10,000 in 2024). I have continued to provide more than half his support throughout 2024. Does he qualify as my dependent?

Re: Dependent child qualification

rjs — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:24:23 GMT

No, your son does not qualify as your dependent. He is not considered a student because he was not a student during 5 calendar months of the year. He fails the age test for a qualifying child because he is over 18 and not a student. He fails the gross income test for a qualifying relative because his income for the year was not under $5,050. Since he is neither a qualifying child nor a qualifying relative, you cannot claim your son as a dependent for 2024.

Re: Dependent child qualification

X101436 — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:27:30 GMT

thank you!