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posted Jun 6, 2019 6:50:16 AM

Can I claim a dependant?

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

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:50:18 AM

It changes for 2018 tax returns filed in early 2019.

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:50:19 AM

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.