Can i claim my 18 year old daughter is she has to file income tax for herself

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Yes, you may be able to claim your daughter as a qualifying child if:

She is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if she is permanently and totally disabled.
She lives with you for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
You provided more than half of her support for the tax year
You are the only person claiming her

See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Tax-Exemptions-and-Deductions-for-Families/INF...

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your daughter's support:

https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/teacher/worksheet_for_determining_support_4012.pdf

Your daughter would file her own tax return and should check the box Someone else can claim me on their tax return in the personal information section.