Remove depend so they mother can get a larger refund. I have 3 depends. I'm thinking of allowing they mother claim 1kid of 3. Good or bad idea??

That depends; we would not have enough information to determine the effect it would have on your tax return, but keep these things in mind:

 

in order for her to be able to claim a dependent on her tax return, the following tests must be met: regarding the child:

 

• Relationship: Must be her child, adopted child, foster child, brother or sister, or a descendant.
• Residence: Must have the same residence as the child for  more than half the year.
• Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months or any age if they are totally and permanently disabled.
• Support: Must not have provided more than half of their own support during the year.
• Joint Support: The child is not filing a joint return for the year.

Also keep in mind, claiming a dependent can also impact other rules that also apply to ‌some other benefits, such as:

• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Child and Dependent Care Credit for daycare expenses
• Medical expense deductions, various other itemized deductions and most tax credits that involve children or family issues 

Qualifying for these benefits could make the big difference on a tax return as to whether you owe money or receive a refund.

You could try removing a dependent from your tax return to see how much impact it would have on your taxes.  

Click here for"Rules to Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return."

 

Click here for "Who Can I Claim as a Dependent?"

 

Please feel free to come back to TurboTax Community with additional information or questions or click here for help in contacting Turbo Tax Support. 

She is the dependents mother.

The dependent is only 5 years old.

The 5 year old dependent did stay  for then months with they mother.

I was just worried cause it's the first time the mother is claiming the dependent.