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All of the rules for you and the child have to be met that would allow you to be able to claim an individual as a qualifying child (QC) dependent on your income tax form.
For all of the rules go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for PUBLICATION 17 go to chapter 3. Personal Exemptions and Dependents
Qualifying Child
There are six tests that must be met for a child to be your qualifying child.
The six tests are
1 Relationship
2 Age
3 Residency
4 Support
5 Joint return, and
6 Special test for qualifying child of more than one person.
These tests are explained next.
Table 3-1 Overview of the Rules for Claiming an Exemption for a Dependent
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe parents can claim the minor child as a dependent until age 18, and sometimes longer.
Whether or not this dependent will have any effect on how much tax they are required to pay depends on a variety of factors.
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∙ 11y agoIf you earn more than $5,700 and contribute substantially to your own living expenses, you'll probably be able to claim your child as a dependent. This is because your parents can't claim you as a dependent if you contribute more than 50 percent to your own support. If your parents are able to claim you, you can't claim anyone else, even if your parents don't actually list you on their tax return and use the exemption for you. If you don't qualify as their dependent, you can claim your own child.
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∙ 15y agoThe government recognizes children up to 18. Up to that age you can get social security and child support (if applicable).
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∙ 12y agoYes u can claim your 17 year old child on your taxes, as long as the child is still living under your roof. U can do this by claiming what is called "head of household".
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How old does a child have to be two claim them on taxes?
Kids should not have to pay taxes as long as they are still under the car of an adult. If a teen has been emancipated, then they will be required to pay taxes.
How does one apply for family tax credit?
The child tax credit is available for families with children under the age of 17 and is worth $1000. In order to claim the tax credit the taxpayer must be able to claim the child as a dependent.
Can you claim your 17 year old as a dependent on your taxes in Massachusetts?
Yes WHEN all of the rules are met by you and your 17 year old child to qualify you to do this on your income tax return.
Can you claim your child for the earned income tax credit even if your ex is allowed to claim that child for the child tax credit?
Two people can not claim the same child. It's as simple as that. If the judge ordered that he get to claim the child for that certain year. Then he gets to claim him for whatever deductions apply to him.
Do you get more money for a younger child when claiming taxs?
When you claim a child that is under 17 maybe. You may qualify for the Child Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax credit. Also if you pay for child care you may qualify for The Child and Dependant Care Credit.
Claim my child's school lunch on my taxes?
My child has to pay for lunch can I claim that on my taxes?
Can a child out of wedlock claim child support?
In most states yes. However, the child will not claim it, rather the custodial parent.
How long can you claim a child on taxes in California?
[non-answer removed] From the sources that I was able to find up to date as of 2008, the regulations for California follow the Federal Standards, which mandate the child be 17 or younger.
Who can claim a qualifying child for the EIC after divorce is not specified in divorce agreement?
The child that the child actually lives with for most of the year can claim the EIC on the child. If the divorce agreement specifies that a non-custodial parent can claim the child on his or her taxes, it does not mean that he or she can claim the EIC on the child. EIC is not granted in court orders. To claim EIC, you must pass the age, relationship, and residency requirements. If the child does not actually live with the non-custodial parent for most of the year than the non-custodial parent may NOT claim the child.
Can you claim your married son on your taxes?
No you can not claim a child who is married
Can a mother's boyfriend claim her child on taxes even if he has no legal custody?
If he was responsible for over 50% of the cost of the child, he can claim the child as a dependent. That would mean that no one else was entitled to claim the child, including the father and mother.
Can the new spouse claim the child as an exemption?
If you are filing as married and the child's other parent does not claim them, or is disallowed from claiming them.
