Less Common Situations for a dependent is the question "Paid for more than half of their living expenses & other support" asking me if I as a parent paid more than half?

I'm not sure if the question is asking me as a parent if I paid more than half of my childs expenses & support or if the question is asking if my child paid more than half of his expenses & support.

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Feb 27, 2025 11:56:47 AM

It is an odd question that is asking if the CHILD paid over half his own support. Say NO to that question or you will not be able to claim them as a dependent.

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Feb 27, 2025 11:58:48 AM

It applies to the child paying more than half of their own expenses.

This question appears in the child's section of My Info.

The option for the response is :

Paid for more than half of their living expenses and other support
(We know "the child" is a kid, but we have to ask.)
There is also a [?] on the right that gives further information.

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Less Common Situations for a dependent is the question "Paid for more than half of their living expenses & other support" asking me if I as a parent paid more than half?