If a dependant not your spouse owes back taxes will they take my refund?

greathouse1117 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:39:48 GMT

My son became disabled last Nov. if he owes back taxes and I claim him as a dependent will the irs take my refund?

Re: If a dependant not your spouse owes back taxes will they take my refund?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:18:23 GMT

No. Your refund cannot be seized for a debt owed by a dependent that you claim on your return.

Re: If a dependant not your spouse owes back taxes will they take my refund?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:20:02 GMT

You may want to make certain that you can claim him as a dependent---you have not mentioned his age or how much he earned in 2024 prior to becoming disabled.

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

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

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, or fiancé (etc.) as a dependent on your 2024 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 $5050 in 2024 (not counting Social Security)
You provided more than half of their financial support

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