My adult child lives with us. If we claim her as a dependent (she qualifies), do we become responsible for her debt?

mikelin23 · ‎June 5, 2019

She is married but separated, unable to work due to health, but not on disability. She will not file married-jointly or be claimed as a dependent by anybody else.

MinhT · ‎June 5, 2019

By claiming your adult child as a dependent, you will not be responsible for her debt.

Even if she had back tax debt, the IRS cannot intercept your refund to repay her debt.

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MinhT · ‎June 5, 2019

By claiming your adult child as a dependent, you will not be responsible for her debt.

Even if she had back tax debt, the IRS cannot intercept your refund to repay her debt.

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My adult child lives with us. If we claim her as a dependent (she qualifies), do we become responsible for her debt?