Can I claim my daughter who is 20 years old. She was enrolled fulltime for the spring term of 2016 but began working the end of October. Her wages totaled 6,170

[rena530]

I normally claim her and also her education expenses.

[rena530]

Will my daughter also be able to fill taxes on her wages of 6170 if I claim her on as my dependent

[SeanE1]

Your daughter will still be able to file her taxes for the $6,170 in income and get her standard deduction of $6,300 if she files single.  The standard deduction will in effect wipe out her income and she will owe no taxes.

[SeanE1 · Accepted solution]

You can claim your daughter on your tax return if the conditions for the IRS test below are met.  Please keep in mind that the $6,170 in wages will not matter.

A parent may claim their child if they meet either the qualifying child or qualifying relative test as outlined below:

Qualifying Child

These 5 tests (all of them), will qualify a child as a dependent:

• Relationship: They must be your child, adopted child, foster-child, brother or sister, or a descendant of one of these (grand or nephew).
• Residence: They had to live with you in the same residence for more than half the year. Being away at school is considered as living at home. 
• Age: Must be under age 19 or under 24 and a full-time student for at least 5 months of the year. They can be any age if they are totally and permanently disabled.
• Support: child did not provide more than half of their own support during the year.
• Joint Support: The child cannot file a joint return for the year.