My adult son lives in my house. I pay all the bills. I was putting him down as a dependent on my tax return. I noticed I'm only getting 500.00 Is that correct?

[DoninGA]

If he is age 17 or older and being claimed as a dependent then you would be receiving the Other Dependent tax credit of $500.

[VolvoGirl]

Is he a full time student under 24?  Did he have any income?  If he made more than 4,300 total for the year  (including unemployment) you probably can not claim him.  

[Mike9241]

@VolvoGirl shouldn't that be "over" not "under" 24 if a full-time student.  under 24 income doesn't  matter. 

[NCperson]

@Mike9241 - agreed

i wonder if she meant two separate thoughts???

Is he a full time student under 24? 

Did he have any income?  If he made more than 4,300 total for the year  (including unemployment) you probably can not claim him.  (my comment: and I would be stronger than a 'probably', YOU CAN'T! 

[VolvoGirl]

Yes 2 separate questions.    Yes I meant a Full Time Student UNDER 24.