Illinois Dependent Exemption Allowance

[hayakawa41]

My son is full time college student. but he did not live with us last year.

Can I claim him?

[JohnW152]

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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[hayakawa41]

Thank you very much