My child is 16 and attends job corps, can I still claim him as a dependent

mcm713 · ‎May 31, 2019

He started attending job corps in April 2016 but comes home during winter and summer break.

xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

Being away at school is considered a "temporary absence" so you can claim your 16 year old as a dependent.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎May 31, 2019

Being away at school is considered a "temporary absence" so you can claim your 16 year old as a dependent.

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elizabethseldon · ‎May 31, 2019

what about a 23 year child that does not work going job corp

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My child is 16 and attends job corps, can I still claim him as a dependent