Dependent Claim For Taxes In Minnesota
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
There is a smaller credit for “qualifying older children” ages 18 to 23. In tax year 2025, the credit is $1,000 if a taxpayer has one older child, $2,279 for two older children, and $2,710 for three or more older children.
Loss of dependent status occurs when a: Child turns age 26. Grandchild turns age 25. Foster child turns age 26 or is no longer the legal foster child of you or your spouse.
The Minnesota Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a refundable credit equal to $1,750 per child under 18, with no limit on the number of children.
Your dependent children must file a tax return when they earn above a certain amount of income. Dependent children with earned income in excess of $14,600 must file an income tax return (for the 2024 tax year).
The child must be: (a) under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), (b) under age 24 at the end of the year, a full- time student, and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), or (c) any age if permanently and totally disabled.
There are different age limits for the various credits: Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses – the child must be under age 13 when the care was provided. The child can be any age if they are disabled and can't take care of themselves. Child Tax Credit – the child must be under age 17 on December 31, 2024.
To qualify as a dependent, your partner must have lived with you for the entire calendar year and listed your home as their official residence for the full year. If your partner has gross income above a certain amount ($5,050 for tax year 2024), you can't claim that person as a dependent.
Minnesota Dependent Exemption A taxpayer with dependents is allowed to subtract $4,250 for each dependent. This amount is adjusted for inflation each tax year. For taxpayers without dependents, the exemption is $0.
The child must be: (a) under age 19 at the end of the year and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), (b) under age 24 at the end of the year, a full- time student, and younger than you (or your spouse, if filing jointly), or (c) any age if permanently and totally disabled.
What families who receive SNAP should know when they claim the Minnesota Child Tax Credit. Families with children may qualify for a Child Tax Credit of up to $1,750 per qualifying child when they file their taxes this year. Families can receive the credit even if they don't owe taxes.
