Dependent student and expenses

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April 9, 2022
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Trying to claim 18yr old son as dependent. He is a full time college student. I have filled all the forms about him being a student, but TTax won't show him as a dependent or let me claim his tuition expense and other expenses such as computer and books required. I have form 1098-T from the school and completed the info in TTax. Our income is below the 160,000 limit. What could I be boing wrong?

Best answer by Hal_Al

Delete the dependent and re-enter his info.

If it still doesn't qualify him as a dependent, report back how you answered each question in the interview. Or tell us why you think he does qualify as your dependent.

See full dependent rules at: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Family/Rules-for-Claiming-a-Dependent-on-Your-Tax-Return/INF12139.html

TT will not allow you to claim education expenses for a student who is not your dependent.

FangxiaL

Check to see if you indicated that your son is a full-time student when you entered his personal information.

Open or continue your return
Click on My Info on the left
Click on Edit next to your son's info.

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Hal_Al

Employee

When it asks how long he lived with you, answer all year. Being away at school is considered a temporary absence.

round1207Author

I've done that on all forms, still doesn't change anything.....