Is my college son dependent?

[Kelly2024]

Turbo determines my full-time college son is not a dependent because he made more than $4000 last year. Anyone else has this problem? 

[xmasbaby0]

If he was under the age of 24 at the end of 2023, the amount he earned does not prevent you from claiming him if he was a full-time student.  Did you say in My Info that he was a full-time student?

[DoninGA]

Was the child under the age of 24 in 2023?  If so and he was a full time student then you probably answered a question concerning him as a dependent incorrectly.  You should have indicated that he lived with you for the Whole Year since he was a student.  Also, make sure that when you entered his Social Security number you did NOT check the box not valid for employment.

You may just have to delete him as a dependent and then re-enter to solve this problem if he was under 24 in 2023.

[Kelly2024]

Thanks. I didn't notice the fine print that says "count every month he lives away for school as living with you". 

[Kelly2024]

I finally got TT to admit he is my dependent. 

Another question. Last year TT determined he was not my dependent either and I did not get the credit in my tax return. Is there any way I can get that money back?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

You would have to amend the 2022 tax return to make any changes that will increase your 2022 tax refund.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a tax return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-a...