Can I claim my 21 year old as a dependent child if he is a full time student even though he didn't live at home for more than 3 months?

I paid for over half of his living expenses and all of his college tuition.

2211

Level 15

Jun 3, 2019 5:24:52 PM

Time away at school is considered time living at home so you can claim him if the other qualifications are met.

New Member

Jun 3, 2019 5:24:54 PM

YES, you can claim your son as a dependent child for the following reasons:

He is under 24 and a full-time student.
Time away at school is considered as living at home (as indicated by @Bsch4477).

But before you go ahead and claim him as a dependent, read the following list to determine if all requirements under qualifying child are met.