My children are over 26 but I paid their Tuition. I can't claim them as dependents - may I use their 1098-Ts?

jinxandtj — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:43:01 GMT

Only if the child's gross income is less that $4050 or th...

Hank-P — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 23:43:02 GMT

Only if the child's gross income is less that $4050 or the child is permanently disabled. The income restriction is required for children over 24 years. If you can claim the child as a dependent, then you can deduct the college expenses.

Dependent Qualifications:

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2016 taxes as long as they meet all of the following requirements :

You provided more than half of their financial support.
They made less than $4,050 in gross income during 2016 unless they are a qualifying child.
They live with you or they are related to you.
They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren't (or won't be) claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
You are not being claimed as a dependent on someone else's return.

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My children are over 26 but I paid their Tuition. I can't claim them as dependents - may I use their 1098-Ts?

Only if the child's gross income is less that $4050 or th...