Am I able to claim financial support I paid to my daughter even if she is married and is filing a joint return with her husband?

[DanielV01 · Accepted solution]

Usually you cannot.  One of the definitions of a qualifying child is that if the child files a joint return, you cannot claim the child for any benefits unless the only reason they are filing a joint return is to get a return of taxes they paid in, because they are below the filing threshold (24,000 for a married coulple filing joint).  For you to claim your daughter, the couple cannot claim any credits:  education, child tax credit, or Earned Income Credit.  Also, if their income is above 24,000, you cannot claim her unless she can qualify as your dependent and they file as Married Filing Separately

[Bsch4477]

No, if she is filing a joint return with her husband.