If my 17 year old stepson files his taxes can I still claim him as my dependent?

[VolvoGirl · Accepted solution]

Yes.  Be sure on his return he checks the box that says he can be claimed on someone else's return.  That is very important.

[Bsch4477]

Yes, if he lives with you and doesn’t provide more than half of his support. Be sure that on his return he checks the box saying that someone else can claim him.