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posted Jun 1, 2019 6:36:12 AM

Can I claim my 23-year-old son as a dependent on my tax return even though he only has a residence in college and we support him oil areas he has claimed independent for his FAFSA loan filing because

Because he pays for his own school although we do have another daughter that’s also in college

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 6:36:14 AM

Please see the following requirements to declare someone as a dependent on your tax return.

Qualifying child

  • They are your child or stepchild, foster child, sibling or a descendant of one of these.
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They are younger than you and under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
    • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
  • They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
  • They did not provide more than half of their own support.

Qualifying relative

  • They don't have to be related to you.
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They are a U.S. 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 or they were related to you.
  • They made less than $4,050 in 2017.
  • You provided more than half of their financial support.