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gmnkrn
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Can I claim my son on my taxes he is 18 still in high school and has a part time job? If I claim him does he still file his own taxes as well?

 
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DanaB
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Can I claim my son on my taxes he is 18 still in high school and has a part time job? If I claim him does he still file his own taxes as well?

Yes, you can claim him on your taxes if he meets the requirements for qualifying child:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5187060

Please see these filing requirements for dependents to see if your son needs to file a return:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302185

If he qualifies to be your dependent and has to file a return, please make sure he on the return that he marks on the return that he can be claimed as a dependent.

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DanaB
Expert Alumni

Can I claim my son on my taxes he is 18 still in high school and has a part time job? If I claim him does he still file his own taxes as well?

Yes, you can claim him on your taxes if he meets the requirements for qualifying child:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5187060

Please see these filing requirements for dependents to see if your son needs to file a return:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302185

If he qualifies to be your dependent and has to file a return, please make sure he on the return that he marks on the return that he can be claimed as a dependent.

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