My child is serving a mission for our church. When asked how many months he lived with us, how do I properly answer this? Is it similar to being away for college?

[mtnbikrrr]

My child is serving a two year mission for our church. Can I say he lived with us the whole year just as I would if he were away on temporary circumstances such as illness, education, business, vacation, or military service?

[mtnbikrrr]

If he is age 21, does this disqualify him because he is not currently attending college?

[LisaS]

Yes, this is same as if they were away at school as long as the intent is for him to come back to live with you.

[mtnbikrrr]

If he is age 21, does this disqualify him because he is not currently attending college?

[LisaS]

If his income in under $4,150 you can still claim them as a dependent.  It may be slightly different in the credits you can get but they can still be claimed as a dependent if they don't make income.