My son, 20 y/o, college student, living at home made more then $5,200 in 2025. How do I add him as a dependent?

Leeo1 · ‎March 7, 2026

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 7, 2026

If your 20 year old was a full-time student, then his earnings do not prevent you from claiming him as a dependent. He can be claimed as a qualifying child.

If your dependent was a full-time college student, make sure you were careful on the MY INFO screen for “Uncommon situations” and that you indicated there that they were a student.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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xmasbaby0 · ‎March 7, 2026

If your 20 year old was a full-time student, then his earnings do not prevent you from claiming him as a dependent. He can be claimed as a qualifying child.

If your dependent was a full-time college student, make sure you were careful on the MY INFO screen for “Uncommon situations” and that you indicated there that they were a student.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My son, 20 y/o, college student, living at home made more then $5,200 in 2025. How do I add him as a dependent?