where do I get my child's modified adjusted gross income? MAGI

lizcarrillo46 · ‎April 20, 2026

I'm claiming my son as a dependent because he was a full time student and lived with me. Not sure where I get this number from, is it on his W-2, do I combine his income with my income?

Vanessa A

If your sons ONLY income is from his W-2, then his MAGI would be the same as his income in box 1 of the W-2.

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AmeliesUncle

For what purposes are you needing his MAGI?

Does he have any income besides his W-2?

Roughly, how much income does he have?

Depending on the circumstances of why you need his MAGI, there could some very important things to be aware of.

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where do I get my child's modified adjusted gross income? MAGI