Can we claim any dependent status for children who graduated college in 2016; but didn't start employment until: 1 in July and 1 in September ?

[AmyW · Accepted solution]

It depends on whether or not you meet the qualifications to claim your child:

You may be able to claim your child as a qualifying child if:

• They are under 19, or a full-time student (full time student for at least 5 months) and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
• They live with you for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
• Your child provides less than half of their support for the tax year
• You are the only person claiming them

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 your provides less than half of their support:

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

[ras1]

thank you

[AmyW]

It was my pleasure to assist you.

[BobB7]

Full time student for AT LEAST PART of at least five months.  And you do NOT have to provide over half their support: they need to provide less than half their support.