We provide 100% support for our granddaughter and great-grandson (1yr old). My granddaughter earned $3000 in 2018. Can they both be claimed as deductions on our return?

robrtr · ‎June 4, 2019

They reside in a seperate residence (owned and maintained by us). We currently are their sole means of support.

Vanessa · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes, you can claim your granddaughter and great-grandson as dependents since you provide more than half of their support and she made less than $4,150 even though they don't live in the same home as you do. You would receive a $500 nonrefundable tax credit for each of them as they would be "Qualifying Relatives" instead of "Qualifying Children" since they did not live in the same principal household as you.

https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/tax-deductions-and-credits-2/family/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent-...

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We provide 100% support for our granddaughter and great-grandson (1yr old). My granddaughter earned $3000 in 2018. Can they both be claimed as deductions on our return?