Can we claim our 18 year old child that is still in high school?

[VolvoGirl]

Why are you asking?  Did your child have their own income?

[txcntygirl]

No

[danera21]

Can my 18 years old child file taxes and used the parent address

[VolvoGirl]

Yes.

[cathymcrae]

A family member has a 19 year old in high school and she got EIC and dependent credit

[cathymcrae]

Can anyone tell me how this happened

[Hal_Al]

Several possibilities:
1. What we have here is merely a failure of communication. There is no "dependent credit". But there is a dependent deduction (exemption)
2. She made a mistake  
3. She outright cheated

[cathymcrae]

Ok she actually got the full EIC but how

[cathymcrae]

New question..my 18 yr old in high school received SSA beginning August total of $3568.67 for the year may i claim him i made $3200 for the year.

[Hal_Al]

A "child", living a home, can continue to be a qualifying child for EIC and the dependent deduction thru age 23, if he is a full time student (high school counts as being a student). He just doesn't qualify you for the Child Tax Credit.

An 18 year old (in high school or not) is still a qualifying child.  It's doubtful that he provided more than half his own support with only $3569 of income, So you can claim him. You will get about $1060  with $3200 of earned income.

A child can be the “qualifying child” dependent of any close relative in the household. If you live with someone else, e.g. your parents, it may be better if they claim your child.

[cathymcrae]

Ok we live with my boyfriend can he claim my son?

[Hal_Al]

Yes & no.
If they lived together all year, he may claim him as a dependent for the dependent deduction. But because they are not related, your son is not a qualifying person for EIC or Head of Household filing status.

[cathymcrae]

What proof will a family member need in order to claim my son and thank you very much

[cathymcrae]

Hello