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Level 1
posted Jan 19, 2021 2:33:50 PM

Stimulus check received for child i will declare dependent

My son, who was independent last year, is a dependent this year. 

He received the most recent Stimulus check. 

 

Are there and issues with my declaring him dependent?

If so, what can I do.

I need to declare dependent as he went back to school and I need to take advantage of the tuition credit. 

 

Are there questions in TurboTax Premier that will walk me through this scenario?

 

Thank you,

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Level 15
Jan 19, 2021 3:08:00 PM

There's no problem. You don't have to do anything special. Just enter your son as a dependent on your tax return. Yes, TurboTax Premier will walk you through it.


If your son is in college I assume he is over 16, so you will not get a recovery rebate credit for him. It doesn't matter that he got a stimulus payment based on his 2019 tax return.


If your son files a tax return for 2020, make sure he indicates that he can be claimed as a dependent by someone else.