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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?

 
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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.

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