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Don't understand why we can't claim our granddaughter as dependent on our taxes this year?

she lived with us all year?
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MayaD
Employee Tax Expert

Don't understand why we can't claim our granddaughter as dependent on our taxes this year?

To qualify as a dependent on your 2024 taxes, she should meet the following requirements of Qualifying child or Qualifying relative.

 

Qualifying child:

  • They're related to you.
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a US citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
  • There's no age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
  • They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply)
  • They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative:

  • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a US 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 (exceptions apply).
  • They made less than $5,050 in 2024.
  • You provided more than half of their financial support.

 

 

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