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College Tuition and Child credit

MJHI — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:03:42 GMT

My son is 18 and in college. We are helping pay for his college tuition and other college-related expenses.

1. Can we still add him as a dependent?

2. Can we deduct the college tuition and other college-related expenses on our tax return?

Re: College Tuition and Child credit

RobertB4444 — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:06:12 GMT

Yes, if you are still paying for his living expenses then he is still your dependent. And yes, if you paid his tuition and fees that will come as a form 1098-T and you will deduct that on your taxes as well.

Re: College Tuition and Child credit

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:07:41 GMT

And----so you know....living away at school is considered to be a "temporary absence" so you can say he lived with you all year.