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ReedsMom
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Hi. My son was at college from August to December 2019. Because he was away from home for education, does that mean I count him as actually being home during that time?

 
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Hi. My son was at college from August to December 2019. Because he was away from home for education, does that mean I count him as actually being home during that time?

Yes, you can claim him as a dependant

AnnetteB6
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Hi. My son was at college from August to December 2019. Because he was away from home for education, does that mean I count him as actually being home during that time?

Temporary absences to attend college away from home still qualify the student as living in your home during that time.

 

 

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