My son is autistic, but this year they wont let me claim him. Any idea why?

[joseph]

Son is 25, has been autistic since age 6. Qualified as a dependent last year, but TurboTax says he isnt qualified this year.

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

You have to indicate that the dependent is disabled if they are age 19 or older.

Click on My Info on the left side of the online program screen and check all of your answers for the dependent.

Make sure you select them as your Child, that you selected that they lived in your home for the Whole Year, temporary absence for education is deemed living in your home. That they did NOT provide over one-half of their own support (You Did), that you indicated there was no one else in the household providing support to them, and that you did NOT check the box labeled Not valid for employment in the Social Security number section.

If all your answers are correct then delete them as a dependent and re-enter.