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January 8, 2020
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My son, who is 24, still lives at home, going to school full time and I pay all his expenses. He did make more than $4,200.00 in 2019. The information I have been reading says that even if my son made more than $4,200.00 in 2019 since I pay all his expenses, lodging, etc., I can still claim him as a dependent. When asked in Turbo Tax while completing my return if my son makes more than $4,200.00 and I answer yes, I can't get past the message "you can't claim your son as a dependent." Can anyone shed light on this for me?

Best answer by Vanessa A

Since your son is 24 years old and made more than $4,200 you cannot claim him even if you pay all of his expenses. If he was 23 years old and a full-time college student, then yes, you would still be able to claim him.

At age 24, they no longer qualify as a qualifying child even if a full time student. If he did not earn over $4,200 he would still qualify for the Other Dependent Credit, but since he earned too much, you cannot claim him for that either.

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xmasbaby0

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No, if you son was 24 by the end of 2019 then even though he is a full-time student, he earned too much -- over $4200 -- and you cannot claim him as a dependent. He is neither a qualifying child nor is he a qualifying relative.

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2019 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

• They are related to you.

• They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

• They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

• They are 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).

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).

• They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

• They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

• They lived with you the entire year.

• They made less than $4200

• You provided more than half of their financial support. More info

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.

Related Information:

• Does a dependent have to live with me?

• What does "financially support another person" mean?

• Can I claim a newborn baby?

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TMOLTZANAuthor

Level 2

Okay... thank you. I thought maybe since I provided more than half his financial support that maybe I could get around that. Thank you very much for responding to me!

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Vanessa AAnswer

Level 15

Since your son is 24 years old and made more than $4,200 you cannot claim him even if you pay all of his expenses. If he was 23 years old and a full-time college student, then yes, you would still be able to claim him.

At age 24, they no longer qualify as a qualifying child even if a full time student. If he did not earn over $4,200 he would still qualify for the Other Dependent Credit, but since he earned too much, you cannot claim him for that either.

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Çudab61

Level 2

I have a 2 year old that lives with her mother.

I pay child support and spend quality time with her. Is it possible that I can file her as an dependent?

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

@Çudab61

NO. The custodial parent is the one who can claim the child as a dependent. Child support is not deductible nor does it entitle you to claim the child as your dependent. Sorry.

As far as the IRS is concerned, the custodial parent is the one with whom the child spent the most nights during the tax year--at least 183 nights.

Are you the custodial parent? Do you have an agreement with the other parent to allow the other parent to claim them--due to divorce or that you live apart and share custody? Did one of you sign a Form 8332?

If there is a signed 8332 then the custodial parent retains the right to file as Head of Household, get earned income credit and the childcare credit + education credits if the child is a full-time college student. The non-custodial parent gets the child tax credit for children under the age of 17.

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Jonesclifton74

Level 2

I need someone to call me in person please

DoninGA

Level 15

@Jonesclifton74 wrote:

I need someone to call me in person please

You have asked this same question 3 different times. The answer remains the same - No one from this forum can call you. You have to contact TurboTax support yourself if you want assistance from support.

See this TurboTax support FAQ on how to contact Support - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3401489

OR

Ask your questions here or describe your problem here and someone should be able to help you.