My mother is claiming me as a dependant. Does that mean I claim my child as a dependant or does my mother?

kasie-radney · ‎June 4, 2019

AmyW · ‎June 4, 2019

You cannot claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone's tax return.

See the IRS Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return below:

Your mother may be able to your son if:

He is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
He lives with her for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
She provided more than half of his support for the tax year
She are the only person claiming him

See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child.

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your son's support:

AmyW · ‎June 4, 2019

You cannot claim a dependent if you are a dependent on someone's tax return.

See the IRS Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return below:

Your mother may be able to your son if:

He is under 19, or a full-time student and under 24 years of age. There is no age limit if he is permanently and totally disabled.
He lives with her for more than half of the year (Temporary absences, like going to college does not count)
She provided more than half of his support for the tax year
She are the only person claiming him

See the article below for the rules about claiming a qualifying child.

Here is a worksheet that will help you determine if you provide more than half of your son's support:

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