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Level 1
Jun 6, 2019 1:50 PM UTC
Question

Can I claim a dependant?

I heard somewhere that the new tax laws eliminate the dependant tax exemption. Is that true?

2 replies

Alumni - Champ
Jun 6, 2019 1:50 PM UTC
It changes for 2018 tax returns filed in early 2019.
DoninGA
Level 15
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 1:50 PM UTC

The personal exemption for a dependent does not change for tax year 2017.  It remains at $4,050.

Enter your dependents in the My Info section.