Why I cannot claim my niece as my dependent?

[xiezh04]

I followed the questions in Turbo tax. My niece was  born in 1998, she did not pay more than half of her living expense. She lived with me in 2017 for 8 months, she was a full time college student, no other relatives claimed her as dependent, she was not married, and she was a legal U.S. resident. Why the turbo tax says that she is not qualified as my dependent?

[Rachel_W]

I would suggest you walk through the Dependent interview questions again and review your answers.  To do so, click on the "My Info" tab at the top, click continue, then click "Edit" next to your niece's name. Click on the screenshot below for reference.

To verify your niece is listed as a Dependent on your Tax Return, click on "Forms" in the upper right-hand corner of your screen and then choose "Form 1040" from the list of forms on the left-hand side.  She would be listed on the first page of your 1040.

If you are still having issues, please request to send me a Diagnostic Copy of your return so I can take a look at it for you.  To do so, click "Online" at the top of your screen, then "Send Tax File to Agent".  Then put the Token# in the comment section below.

[Edited 04.12.18 |3:09 PM]  *Edited to add additional screenshot*

[xiezh04]

I rechecked the questions. Turbo tax still says my niece is not qualified for my dependent this year. I sent the tax copy online to agent. The token number is 457662. Please help me to check what is wrong with it. The time is tight. Hope I can get the answer ASAP. Thank you so much!

[Rachel_W]

You need to go back to the "Personal Info" section and click "Edit" next to your name.  You need to UNCHECK the box that asks "Someone else can claim you on their Tax Return".  Then check the "None of the Above" Box.  I added a second screenshot for reference in the original answer above.  Please comment below if this doesn't clear up your problem.

[Rachel_W]

You also need to follow the original instructions and enter your nieces SSN. (See first screenshot)