College

[lbryant23]

How would I determine how many months my son lived with me if he ends up going to college out of state?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

A temporary absence for education is still considered living in the home.  So indicate the whole year where asked how long he resided in the home.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @lbryant23 ,

If you are eligible to claim your son as a dependent then any time that your child is away at college qualifies as time lived with you.

You will count that time as the time lived with you.

Below are the rules for claiming a dependent

Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return