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posted Jun 4, 2019 2:02:36 PM

My daughter is 22 and we want to know when we should stop claiming her as a dependent. Are there any basic rules that apply?

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Jun 4, 2019 2:02:37 PM

Yes, there are certain rules.

Since she is your daughter, and she is not under 19, she would need to be a student in order to be considered your "qualifying child".


If she is not a student, she would need to have earned less than $4,050 in 2016 to be considered your "qualifying relative".

For more detailed information, please click on the link below:

CLICK HERE for TurboTax help on Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return