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I do not see option ts o add dependent on my taxes this year. I can claim her every other year. jWhere do I add dependent?

 
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LindaS5247
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I do not see option ts o add dependent on my taxes this year. I can claim her every other year. jWhere do I add dependent?

You can add a dependent in TurboTax using the steps listed below.

 

If you are using TurboTax Online:

  1. Click on "My Info" in the left panel of your TurboTax screen
  2. Follow through the screens and answer any questions as they pertain to you
  3. When you see the screen that says "About Your Household" you will see the question "Do you have any dependents?", Answer "Yes"
  4. It will then ask you "How many dependents do you have?"
  5. Select the proper number and then continue on through the screens and answer all follow-up questions about your dependent(s)

If you are using TurboTax Desktop:

  1. Click on the tab "Personal Info"
  2. Follow through the screens until you see the screen "Do you have children or financially support another person?" if you are just starting your return
  3. or if you already started your return, click on the "Personal Info" tab
  4. Look down through the screen you will see "Dependents"
  5. Select "Edit" next to Dependents
  6. It will take you to the screen that asks, "Do you have children or financially support another person?"
  7. Select "Yes"
  8. Continue through the screens and answer the follow-up questions regarding your dependent.

 

Click here for How do I add or remove a dependent?

 

Click here for Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes


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I do not see option ts o add dependent on my taxes this year. I can claim her every other year. jWhere do I add dependent?

Dependents are added in MY INFO

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LindaS5247
Expert Alumni
Intuit Approved! This answer has been verified for accuracy by an Intuit expert employee

I do not see option ts o add dependent on my taxes this year. I can claim her every other year. jWhere do I add dependent?

You can add a dependent in TurboTax using the steps listed below.

 

If you are using TurboTax Online:

  1. Click on "My Info" in the left panel of your TurboTax screen
  2. Follow through the screens and answer any questions as they pertain to you
  3. When you see the screen that says "About Your Household" you will see the question "Do you have any dependents?", Answer "Yes"
  4. It will then ask you "How many dependents do you have?"
  5. Select the proper number and then continue on through the screens and answer all follow-up questions about your dependent(s)

If you are using TurboTax Desktop:

  1. Click on the tab "Personal Info"
  2. Follow through the screens until you see the screen "Do you have children or financially support another person?" if you are just starting your return
  3. or if you already started your return, click on the "Personal Info" tab
  4. Look down through the screen you will see "Dependents"
  5. Select "Edit" next to Dependents
  6. It will take you to the screen that asks, "Do you have children or financially support another person?"
  7. Select "Yes"
  8. Continue through the screens and answer the follow-up questions regarding your dependent.

 

Click here for How do I add or remove a dependent?

 

Click here for Rules for Claiming Dependents on Taxes


Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.
 

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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