DEPENDENTS

[TMOLTZAN]

My son, who is 24, still lives at home, going to school full time and I pay all his expenses.  He did make more than $4,200.00 in 2019.  The information I have been reading says that even if my son made more than $4,200.00 in 2019 since I pay all his expenses, lodging, etc., I can still claim him as a dependent.  When asked in Turbo Tax while completing my return if my son makes more than $4,200.00 and I answer yes, I can't get past the message "you can't claim your son as a dependent."  Can anyone shed light on this for me?

[xmasbaby0]

No, if you son was 24 by the end of 2019 then even though he is a full-time student, he earned too much -- over $4200 -- and you cannot claim him as a dependent.   He is neither a qualifying child nor is he a qualifying relative.

WHO CAN I CLAIM AS A DEPENDENT?

You can claim a child, relative, friend, fiance (etc.) as a dependent on your 2019 taxes as long as they meet the following requirements:

Qualifying child

• They are related to you.

• They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or   Mexican resident.

• They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

• They are under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).

• No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children

  •      They live with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).

Qualifying relative

• They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).

• They cannot be claimed as a dependent by someone else.

• They are a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.

• They are not filing a joint return with their spouse.

• They lived with you the entire year.

• They made less than $4200

• You provided more than half of their financial support. More info

When you add someone as a dependent, we'll ask a series of questions to make sure you can claim them.

Related Information:

• Does a dependent have to live with me?

• What does "financially support another person" mean?

• Can I claim a newborn baby?

[Vanessa A · Accepted solution]

Since your son is 24 years old and made more than $4,200 you cannot claim him even if you pay all of his expenses.  If he was 23 years old and a full-time college student, then yes, you would still be able to claim him. 

At age 24, they no longer qualify as a qualifying child even if a full time student. If he did not earn over $4,200 he would still qualify for the Other Dependent Credit, but since he earned too much, you cannot claim him for that either. 

[TMOLTZAN]

Okay... thank you.  I thought maybe since I provided more than half his financial support that maybe I could get around that.  Thank you very much for responding to me!

[TMOLTZAN]

I have another son, same situation, made more than $4,200, lives at home with me, goes to school full-time BUT he is only 22.  Will he still be able to be claimed as a dependent even though he made over $4,200?  Does this also have anything to do with their age or only the $$?

[VolvoGirl]

Yes you can still claim the 22 year old no matter how much he makes if he is a full time student.  It goes by age (under 24) and if they are a full time student.  

[MCSwanson]

My son is 20. He is a full time college student that makes more than $4,200. We pay more than 1/2 of his living expenses. He does not live at home. Turbo Tax won't let me past the $4,200 question. Simply tells me I can't claim him as a dependent. I believe this is incorrect. How do I bypass this on Turbo Tax. Is there something I am not filling out correctly?

[LinaJ2020]

I would suggest you revisit the Dependent section to review those questions to make sure you answer them correctly.

There are two sets of rules pertains to the Dependency.  To qualify, you would have to pass either one.  A Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relative.  

 As a qualifying child, he cannot provide more than half of his own support.  With the fact that he makes more than 4200, that could be questionable.  As a qualifying relative, he will not pass the test because he makes more than $4,200.  

To review the eligibility for dependency, click here: Dependency

@MCSwanson

[Jonesclifton74]

I need someone to call me in person please 

[Jonesclifton74]

I need to talk to a person on the phone 

[DoninGA]

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@Jonesclifton74 wrote:

I need someone to call me in person please 

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You have asked this same question 3 different times.  The answer remains the same - No one from this forum can call you.  You have to contact TurboTax support yourself if you want assistance from support.

See this TurboTax support FAQ on how to contact Support - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3401489

OR

Ask your questions here or describe your problem here and someone should be able to help you.

[MCSwanson]

Thanks. However, it is my understanding that if he is a full time student and we pay more than half of his living expenses, it doesn't matter if he made more than $4,200. Something about a Form 8863? Turbotax help seems to confirm this, but I either have to check he makes more than $4200 or less than $4200.

[DoninGA]

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@MCSwanson wrote:

Thanks. However, it is my understanding that if he is a full time student and we pay more than half of his living expenses, it doesn't matter if he made more than $4,200. Something about a Form 8863? Turbotax help seems to confirm this, but I either have to check he makes more than $4200 or less than $4200.

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If you entered in the My Info section of the program that he is Your Child and is a full time student and his age is under 24 in 2019, the program would not even ask you about his income.  It would ask if he provided over one-half of his own support.

[Nayana03]

I have a 2 year old that lives with her mother.

 I pay child support and spend quality time with her. Is it possible that I can file her as an dependent?

[Nayana03]

I already received my taxes for 2019.

So how can I add my 2 year old daughter?