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Maybe. You can no longer claim him as a "Qualifying Child" because he was over age 24 at the end of the year.
However, if he makes less than $4,050 and you provide more than half of his support, you may be able to claim him as a "Qualifying Relative."
To be considered a "Qualifying Relative" a person has to meet these requirements:
Maybe. You can no longer claim him as a "Qualifying Child" because he was over age 24 at the end of the year.
However, if he makes less than $4,050 and you provide more than half of his support, you may be able to claim him as a "Qualifying Relative."
To be considered a "Qualifying Relative" a person has to meet these requirements:
Another factor to consider is health insurance. If you do claim your student after 26 any credits they may qualify for under ACA will be based on your income. So the tax deduction may not be worth the higher cost for health insurance.
-Robert
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