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Is There an Age Limit on Claiming My Child as a Dependent?

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Good day. I’m Dr. Friday, president of Dr. Friday’s tax and financial firm. To get more info go to www. Dr. friday.com. This is a one minute moment.

Dr. Friday 0:12
“Is there an age limit on claiming my child as a dependent?” To claim your child as a dependent your child must either qualify as a child test or qualified relative test. This is often where people get confused. A lot of times people turn around and say, “Well, I can’t claim my child over the age of 24.” No, they’re no longer a child. They are now considered by the government as a relative. I know it’s just terminology, but it doesn’t make a difference. If you are providing more than 50% of their support, and they are not making more than $12,000 a year then they are or can be possibly your dependent. If you need more help or if you need a separate appointment, go to drfriday.com.

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