Generally, the custodial parent generally is treated as the parent who provided more than half of the child's support. This parent is usually allowed to claim the exemption for the child if the other exemption tests are met.
If you or your spouse were born on or before Jan. 1, 1960, you may qualify to claim an age deduction of up to $12,000 each. The age deduction you may claim will depend upon your birth date, filing status, and income.
The amount of the deduction is equal to the amount of child and dependent care expenses used to calculate the federal credit (not the federal credit amount). The maximum amount of deduction allowed is based on how many dependents you have: $3,000 for one dependent. $6,000 for two or more dependents.
CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT (CDCTC) In order to qualify, expenses must be eligible for the federal CDCTC. Maximum deductions are $3,000 for one qualifying dependent and $6,000 for two or more. Source: Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) & Credit for Low-Income Individuals, Virginia Department of Taxation.
The short answer is no, you cannot claim yourself as a dependent on your tax return. This is because you are considered to have your own personal exemption. In other words, you cannot claim yourself as a dependent because you are already claiming yourself as a personal exemption.
Qualifying child Age: Be under age 19 or under 24 if a full-time student, or any age if permanently and totally disabled. Residency: Live with you for more than half the year, with some exceptions. Support: Get more than half their financial support from you.
What are the requirements for a Dependant Visa in the UK? Prove their Identity. Prove their relationship to the main applicant; Intend to live with their sponsor in the UK for the duration of their visa; Have enough funds to support themselves without public funds (i.e. benefits).
At least one of these must be true: You're under 18, or. You're between 18 and 23 and in a VA-approved school program, or. You're permanently unable to support yourself due to a disability that happened before age 18 (we use the term “helpless child”)
Proof of sufficient and assured income to sustain self and the dependant. Documentary Proof of any other condition leading to dependency e.g. Medical condition, disability, age among others. A valid copy of permit for those applicants holding a work permit (at least six months prior to date of application).