Claim For Dependent Child In Suffolk
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The IRS defines a dependent as a qualifying child (under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled) or a qualifying relative. A qualifying dependent cannot provide more than half of their own annual support.
A dependent is a qualifying child or relative who relies on you for financial support. To claim a dependent for tax credits or deductions, the dependent must meet specific requirements. Answer questions to see if you can claim someone as a dependent on your tax return. See the full rules for dependents.
Claiming a Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relative means you may be able to claim specific tax benefits. Qualifying child: You may be eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit, Other Dependent Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, or file using the Head of Household filing status.
Dependents are either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer. The taxpayer's spouse cannot be claimed as a dependent. Some examples of dependents include a child, stepchild, brother, sister, or parent.
A child, spouse, parent, or certain other relative to whom one contributes all or a major amount of necessary financial support: She listed two dependents on her income-tax form.
