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New Member
posted Apr 10, 2025 6:31:55 AM

Can I claim my 23 year old child who lived with us and was supported 100% by us for entire year. He did not work due to a disability.

Does not receive SSI or disability

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Expert Alumni
Apr 10, 2025 6:37:43 AM

You can claim him as dependent as long as he meets the following requirements:

 

Qualifying child:

  • They're related to you.
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
  • There's no age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
  • They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
  • They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Or, Qualifying relative:

  • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
  • They made less than $5,050 in 2024.
  • You provided more than half of their financial support.

New Member
Apr 10, 2025 6:42:30 AM

So, if he is 23, but has been living with us and supported by us we can't claim him because he is over 19?

Expert Alumni
Apr 10, 2025 6:45:43 AM

Correct.  If he is not a student or totally and permanently disabled, UNLESS his income is less than $5.050 you cannot claim him even if you are fully supporting him.

 

If his income is less than $5,050 you can claim him even if he is not a student or disabled.