Can you claim someone as a dependent if they are over 18?

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asked May 27, 2018 in Other-Finance by SarahC8 (2,790 points)
Can you claim someone as a dependent if they are over 18?

When filing your income taxes can someone who's over 18 years of age but lives with you be claimed as a dependent?

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answered May 29, 2018 by Jasire (26,200 points)
If you have a child that is 18 or over and they're not working or in college or not making more than $4,000.00 per year then yes you can claim the over 18 year old as a dependent on your tax return.

If your over 18 year old child is in college or is making over $4,000.00 then you can't claim the over 18 year old on your tax return as a dependent.

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