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claiming a dependent

johnjoe — Tue, 19 May 2020 20:43:32 GMT

Our daughter graduated college in May 2019. Can we claim here as a dependent. She lived in our house after graduation and we provided more than half of her support.

If we can not claim her what question on her return states that she can not be claimed on another return?

Thanks

Re: claiming a dependent

Bsch4477 — Tue, 19 May 2020 21:00:14 GMT

If she was under age 24 and a full time student who did not provide more than half of her support you can claim her.

Re: claiming a dependent

BillM223 — Tue, 19 May 2020 21:01:28 GMT

On the surface, you can probably claim her, if she was under 24 and attended school for at least 5 months. But the requirements are complex, so see the requirements for Dependent starting on page 25 in IRS Pub 17.

There is a question in the My Info or Personal Info section in which you are asked if you can be claimed as a dependent (not necessarily are, just can be).