I supported an adult child (30+) that was unemployed for most of 2024 and lived in another state. Can I deduct any of the expenses?

If he had less than $5050 of income not counting any Social Security you might be able to claim him as a qualified relative and get the $500 credit for other dependents.  If his income was more than $5050 you cannot claim him.   You cannot deduct "expenses."

 

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
• They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
• They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
• They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
• They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
• They made less than $5050 in 2024 (not counting Social Security)
• You provided more than half of their financial support.

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them. There may be other tax benefits you can get when you claim a dependent.

Related Information:

• What does "financially support another person" mean?
• What is a "qualifying person" for Head of Household?