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posted Jun 6, 2019 2:02:36 AM

My child is 29. student during most of 2016. started job in november 2016 and earned only $10,000. can I claim her as dependent

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 2:02:38 AM

No.

There are two types of dependents, "Qualifying Children"(QC) and standard ("Qualifying Relative" in IRS parlance even though they don't have to actually be related). There is no income limit for a QC but there is an age limit, a relationship test and a residence test. 

Being a full time student extends the age limit for being a QC, but only to age 23. At 29, you child cannot be a QC (unless he is disabled). The $4050 income test applies, in your case.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 2:02:38 AM

No.

There are two types of dependents, "Qualifying Children"(QC) and standard ("Qualifying Relative" in IRS parlance even though they don't have to actually be related). There is no income limit for a QC but there is an age limit, a relationship test and a residence test. 

Being a full time student extends the age limit for being a QC, but only to age 23. At 29, you child cannot be a QC (unless he is disabled). The $4050 income test applies, in your case.