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posted May 31, 2019 8:03:24 PM

My son worked last year and made over $6000. but he was a full time college student and hes on my medical insurance, am i suppose to claim him?

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Level 9
May 31, 2019 8:03:25 PM

If he was a full time student and under age 24, you can claim him as a dependent if he did not provide more than half of his support.  You do not have to claim him, but you may lose some tax benefits for doing so.

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Level 9
May 31, 2019 8:03:25 PM

If he was a full time student and under age 24, you can claim him as a dependent if he did not provide more than half of his support.  You do not have to claim him, but you may lose some tax benefits for doing so.