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Brad45
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February 25, 2020
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Dependents

  • February 25, 2020
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My 19 year old son is no longer considered a dependent because he worked an internship last summer and earned ~$8K - yet I support him and he is on my insurance - is this correct?

    Best answer by CatinaT1

    Was the internship part of a school program?  Your kids can be your dependents up until age 24 as long as they are a full-time student for some part of 5 months during the year.  There is no income rule if they are a student.

     

    The rules for a parent to claim a college student are this:

    • The student is under the age of 24 on Dec 31 of the tax year and:
    • Is enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited institution and:
    • Is a full time student for some part of 5 months during the year, and:
    • the STUDENT did NOT provide more that 50% of the STUDENT’S support 

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    CatinaT1
    CatinaT1Answer
    Level 15
    February 25, 2020

    Was the internship part of a school program?  Your kids can be your dependents up until age 24 as long as they are a full-time student for some part of 5 months during the year.  There is no income rule if they are a student.

     

    The rules for a parent to claim a college student are this:

    • The student is under the age of 24 on Dec 31 of the tax year and:
    • Is enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited institution and:
    • Is a full time student for some part of 5 months during the year, and:
    • the STUDENT did NOT provide more that 50% of the STUDENT’S support 
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      Brad45Author
      Level 2
      February 25, 2020

      TY - but Turbo Tax removed him?

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