What is best for the Fed tax filing? Dependent pays more than 1/2 living expenses'...or not? (My 15 year old on SSI, receives more if she does contribute)

[terryhertz]

The question is hopefully quite clear. 
Appreciate any clarity on the above Q?

[VolvoGirl]

Social Security or ssi or SSDI doesn't count as support.  If she is under 19 you can claim her no matter how much income she has.

[Critter-3 · Accepted solution]

You can claim a child up to the age of 19 (24 if they remain in school) no matter how much  their income is and I highly doubt she pays more than 1/2 of her  total living expenses (don't forget the housing/meals/medical/etc that the parent pays) so the support is a non issue. 

[terryhertz]

Thank you