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hayakawa41
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April 17, 2022
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Illinois Dependent Exemption Allowance

  • April 17, 2022
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My son is full time college student. but he did not live with us last year.

Can I claim him?

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    JohnW152
    Level 15
    April 17, 2022

    You may be able to.  It depends on a number of factors.

    However, if you can claim your son as a dependent on your federal return, you can also claim him as a dependent on your Illinois return.

    According to Students: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions - Individuals, Illinois uses the same definition of a dependent that the IRS does.  

    Please see the TurboTax Help article Who can I claim as my dependent? for qualifying information.  

     

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    hayakawa41Author
    Level 2
    April 17, 2022

    Thank you very much

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