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redbugg6
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Should I continue to claim my 21 year old as a dependent for living at home?

He works full-time as "contract labor"
Would it be better for him if I don't claim him as a dependent?
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MinhT
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Should I continue to claim my 21 year old as a dependent for living at home?

If your child earned more than $4,050 in 2016, you cannot claim him as a dependent.

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MinhT
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Should I continue to claim my 21 year old as a dependent for living at home?

If your child earned more than $4,050 in 2016, you cannot claim him as a dependent.

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