My son

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 20, 2022
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Can I claim my son if he filed taxes himself?

AliciaP1

Level 13

It depends. These are the qualifications to be classified as a dependent:

Qualifying child

They're related to you.
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
- No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
They lived with you the entire year (exceptions apply).
They made less than $4,300 in 2021.
You provided more than half of their financial support.

If he qualifies as your dependent and reports/reported on his return that "someone is claiming him as a dependent on their return", then you can claim him.

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Rainman12

Alumni - Champ

Son's age? Is he a full-time student? How much income did he have in 2021? Did you provide more than half his support? Did he state 'I can be claimed as a dependent' when filing?