How much can a dependent make?

carter-johnston — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:29:03 GMT

Re: How much can a dependent make?

VolvoGirl — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:31:29 GMT

xmasbaby0 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:34:19 GMT

If the dependent is your qualified child who is under 19 or a full-time college student under the age of 24, it does not matter how much they made.

For many other dependents the amount is $4200---not counting Social Security.

Those are over-simplifications. Here are some rules:

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2019 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

• They are related to you.

• They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

• They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

• They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).

• They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).

• They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

• They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

• They lived with you the entire year.

• They made less than $4200 (not counting Social Security)

• You provided more than half of their financial support. More info

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.

Related Information:

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed: