https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/adult-dependent/01/579#M1286 Can you claim an adult dependent on your taxes? They didn't work and lived with me. Also, can I claim them and get the EIC? Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:14:26 GMT Maryboone1812 2018-03-28T18:14:26Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/adult-dependent/01/579#M1286 Can you claim an adult dependent on your taxes? They didn't work and lived with me. Also, can I claim them and get the EIC? Wed, 28 Mar 2018 18:14:26 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/adult-dependent/01/579#M1286 Maryboone1812 2018-03-28T18:14:26Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-adult-dependent/01/2163#M1287 <P>You may claim an adult as a <A title="Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94" target="_blank">dependent</A>&nbsp;if they meet the following requirements:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <UL> <LI>They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.</LI> <LI>They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.</LI> <LI>They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.</LI> <LI>They lived with you the entire year.</LI> <LI>They made less than $4,050 in 2017.</LI> <LI>You provided more than half of their financial support.</LI> </UL> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You cannot claim the earned income credit (EIC) for an adult unless that person is your permanently and totally disabled <A title="What is a qualifying child for the Earned Income Credit (EIC)?" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2921964-what-is-a-qualifying-child-for-the-earned-income-credit-eic" target="_blank">qualifying child</A>.</P> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 02:43:38 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-adult-dependent/01/2163#M1287 LindaA 2018-04-10T02:43:38Z