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My 23 year old son lives with me but I can't claim him as a dependent because he made more then 4000 . I paid for two college classes for him can I claim that

 
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My 23 year old son lives with me but I can't claim him as a dependent because he made more then 4000 . I paid for two college classes for him can I claim that

If he was not a full time student under the age of 24 and had gross income of $4,050 or more in 2016 then he cannot be claimed as a dependent.

You cannot deduct any education expenses you paid for someone if they are not your dependent.

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My 23 year old son lives with me but I can't claim him as a dependent because he made more then 4000 . I paid for two college classes for him can I claim that

If he was not a full time student under the age of 24 and had gross income of $4,050 or more in 2016 then he cannot be claimed as a dependent.

You cannot deduct any education expenses you paid for someone if they are not your dependent.

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