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The only time income matters when claiming a child is when they are older than 19 years old or 23 if a full-time student. The IRS designed the two tests below, (Qualified Child and Qualified Relative) to help taxpayers determine if they may claim another person as their dependent.
For 2016, a single person is required to file an income tax return if their gross income is above $10,350. Gross income is comprised of earned income (from a job) plus unearned income (interest and dividends). So no, your son will not have to file an income tax return unless his interest and dividends are greater than $6,446.
A parent may claim their child if they meet either the qualifying child or qualifying relative test as outlined below:
Qualifying Child
These 5 tests (all of them), will qualify a child as a dependent:
Qualifying Relative
These 4 tests (all of them) will qualify a relative as a dependent:
The only time income matters when claiming a child is when they are older than 19 years old or 23 if a full-time student. The IRS designed the two tests below, (Qualified Child and Qualified Relative) to help taxpayers determine if they may claim another person as their dependent.
For 2016, a single person is required to file an income tax return if their gross income is above $10,350. Gross income is comprised of earned income (from a job) plus unearned income (interest and dividends). So no, your son will not have to file an income tax return unless his interest and dividends are greater than $6,446.
A parent may claim their child if they meet either the qualifying child or qualifying relative test as outlined below:
Qualifying Child
These 5 tests (all of them), will qualify a child as a dependent:
Qualifying Relative
These 4 tests (all of them) will qualify a relative as a dependent:
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