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January 28, 2021
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I had claimed my sister last year how do i claim my son this year

  • January 28, 2021
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January 28, 2021

You can claim your son as a dependent on your return if he meets the Qualifying Child or Qualifying relative requirements:

Qualifying child

  • They're related to you.
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They're under the age of 19 (or 24 for full-time students).
    • No age limit for permanently and totally disabled children.
  • They lived with you for more than half the year (exceptions apply).
  • They didn't provide more than half of their own support for the year.

Qualifying relative

  • They don't have to be related to you (despite the name).
  • They aren't claimed as a dependent by someone else.
  • They're a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a Canadian or Mexican resident.
  • They aren’t filing a joint return with their spouse.
  • They lived with you the entire year.
  • They made less than $4,300 in 2020.
  • You provided more than half of their financial support.

To claim your son :

  1. Open or continue your return in TurboTax.
  2. Select My Info in the left navigation.
  3. Select the Add a dependent button if you need to add someone.
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