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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 8:59:11 PM

Can i claim a dependent when im 17 years old?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 8:59:15 PM

Since you are the dependent of your parents, you cannot claim a dependent of your own..

Is this your own child that lives there as well?  If so, your parents can claim him/her.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 8:59:12 PM

Do you live with your own parents?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 8:59:14 PM

Yes

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 8:59:15 PM

Since you are the dependent of your parents, you cannot claim a dependent of your own..

Is this your own child that lives there as well?  If so, your parents can claim him/her.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 8:59:16 PM

Thank you no just wanted to know if I could claim a sibling but that’s my parents job 🙂