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June 6, 2019
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If daughter was a full time college student 5 months. she made $25,000 but did not pay living expenses. Can we claim her as a dependent?

  • June 6, 2019
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My daughter was a full time on campus student one full semester in 2017 and then lived home for 4 months before moving out.  During 2017 she made $25,000 from internship and a job post graduation.  Can I still claim her as a dependent?

    Best answer by viktoriyab11

    Yes, if she doesn't provide more than half of her own support. 

    *Note. Your child is considered to have lived with you during periods of time when one of you, or both, are temporarily absent due to special circumstances such as:

    • Illness,
    • Education,
    • Business,
    • Vacation,
    • Military service, or
    • Detention in a juvenile facility.

    Who can I claim as my dependent?    

    Follow this link for additional information https://taxmap.irs.gov/taxmap/pubs/p501-004.htm

    3 replies

    Level 15
    June 6, 2019
    How olds she at the end of 2017?
    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    Level 2
    June 6, 2019
    She was 23
    Level 7
    June 6, 2019

    Yes, if she doesn't provide more than half of her own support. 

    *Note. Your child is considered to have lived with you during periods of time when one of you, or both, are temporarily absent due to special circumstances such as:

    • Illness,
    • Education,
    • Business,
    • Vacation,
    • Military service, or
    • Detention in a juvenile facility.

    Who can I claim as my dependent?    

    Follow this link for additional information https://taxmap.irs.gov/taxmap/pubs/p501-004.htm