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posted Apr 14, 2024 2:58:10 PM

Why is my son who was not employed or in school at all for 2023 not count as a dependent?

he is 22 years old and not considered a dependant

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Expert Alumni
Apr 14, 2024 3:01:43 PM

As you walk through the questions after his name, make sure you selected that he did NOT provide over half of his own support. 

 

As a 22 year old, he would only be eligible for the $500 Non-Refundable Other Dependent Credit, not the $2,000 Child Tax Credit. 

 

You can see the Other Dependent credit amount received on line 19 of your 1040.  To see your 1040 click Tools>>Tax Tools>>Preview My 1040.